511 East Main, Antlers, OK 74523
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Overall Review of Antlers Manor
Pros
you'd like, I can:- extract neutral facts in the third person, or
- help craft constructive or improvement-focused statements in the third person that could reflect potential positive aspects.
Cons
They are given the runaround and hung up on when trying to contact a resident.- They were told not to call because the resident cannot hear, which is completely unacceptable.
- They report that many items have been stolen from the resident.
- The staff are not helpful, courteous, or nice and seem to work for a paycheck rather than for the residents.
- They would not recommend Antlers Manor to anyone.
- Residents in the skilled unit reportedly received little to no therapy, requiring additional therapy after discharge.
Review
Antlers Manor in Antlers, Oklahoma is best suited for residents who require a skilled rehabilitation unit and for families prepared to actively supervise care and advocate to protect safety and dignity. The facility’s stated strength is a dedicated skilled unit, which would attract families hoping for post-acute therapy. Yet the available accounts cast serious doubt on whether this niche is effectively served, signaling that rehab value is undermined by service quality issues, weak communication, and security concerns. In practice, the community becomes a risky fit for anyone needing consistent, respectful care unless a robust family oversight plan is in place.
Alternatives deserve serious consideration for anyone who cannot provide systematic oversight or who prioritizes reliable staff-resident interactions, predictable routines, and credible therapy delivery. The reviews describe a pattern of overwhelmed staff, unhelpful attitudes, and a sense that care is performed more for a paycheck than for residents. Families should be especially wary if a loved one is at risk of theft or if communication with the resident is routinely blocked or degraded. For residents needing ongoing or strong social supports, or for those whose rehab depends on consistent, evidence-based therapy, other facilities are likely to offer a more dependable experience.
On paper, the presence of a skilled unit should offset the major concerns by providing targeted rehab services. In reality, the therapy component appears to be shorted, with reports that some post-acute patients received little or no therapy and had to pursue services after discharge. That significantly undermines the rehab value and leaves the professional credential of a skilled unit unfulfilled. The potential advantages, rehab access and a dedicated unit, do not offset the core failures in compassion, engagement, and resident security noted by multiple reviewers.
The most persistent red flags are behavioral and administrative: staff who treat family inquiries as interruptions and residents with belongings stolen; verbal frustration and a sense that workers are there for a paycheck rather than people. A clinician observer emphasizes that caregivers can be courteous in theory but fail in practice, and that residents may experience mistreatment. The combination of poor communication, perceived indifference, and insufficient therapy creates a cycle that erodes trust and increases the burden on families who must intervene to protect a loved one.
For families still weighing this option, concrete due diligence matters. Request a current staffing schedule and turnover data; ask for a written rehab plan with expected frequencies and goals; insist on direct contact with therapy providers and the administrator; review any incident logs or theft reports; verify how family calls and visits are handled and what accommodations are made for hearing-impaired residents. Before choosing, tour the facility with questions about security, medication management, and how residents’ daily needs are fulfilled. Check state inspection records and talk with current residents or family members to verify consistency of care.
Given the evidence from the reviews, Antlers Manor demands caution. It is unlikely to meet the expectations of families seeking reliable, compassionate care and consistent therapeutic services. If a move is unavoidable, prioritize facilities with strong staff engagement, transparent communication, secure environments, and verifiable rehab outcomes. In many cases, exploring nearby options with a proven track record of respectful treatment and effective therapy will deliver a more stable, safer path for a loved one.
133 resident community capacity
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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