Southern Oaks Care Center in Pensacola, FL

Southern Oaks Care Center is a nursing home community in Pensacola, FL.

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600 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 120 reviews
5 stars
82
4 stars
7
3 stars
7
2 stars
3
1 stars
21

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Overall Review of Southern Oaks Care Center

common 27 reviews mention this

Care team gets consistent praise

Residents and families often describe the care team as attentive and supportive.

Many reviewers thank the staff for showing care, kindness, and responsive help during difficult situations, including admissions and day-to-day needs. Several mentions include nurses, CNAs, therapists, and social work team members who follow up, communicate concerns, and make residents feel supported. A few reviews also call out instances where staff responsiveness or demeanor fell short, but the overall tone remains that many caregivers are genuinely trying to help.

common 12 reviews mention this

Rehab and nursing support highlighted

Rehabilitation and nursing follow-through are recurring strengths in reviews.

A number of reviewers describe therapy support as helping residents progress after surgeries, hospital stays, or rehab stays. Multiple comments mention nurses and aides managing care in a way that keeps residents comfortable and helps families feel informed. Some reviews contrast this by describing delays with getting residents up, help with daily activities, or consistent bedside assistance, which is where the experience can vary.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food quality and meal accuracy come up as an issue.

Some reviewers praise specific meal experiences and say breakfast selections were good, or that the food suited dietary needs. Others report meals being cold, processed, not matching orders, or not aligning with diabetes and carb-controlled diets. Several complaints also describe being left without preferred food options or running out of meal items, contributing to frustration for families and residents.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and pests are debated

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with pests and odors mentioned by some.

A portion of reviews describe the facility as very clean and note it smells clean, with housekeeping keeping rooms sanitized. Others report strong odors, rundown conditions, and pest issues like roaches, plus concerns about rooms and linens. When cleanliness is discussed negatively, it often appears alongside broader worries about upkeep and room conditions.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication can be difficult

Some families describe challenges getting in touch.

A few reviewers mention trouble reaching the right person by phone and describe being transferred incorrectly or not getting answers. Others express dissatisfaction with how concerns were handled, including what was being communicated about care or billing follow-up. Even among positive reviews, communication is generally described as important enough to comment on, but the negative experiences stand out.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Safety and medication concerns appear

Some reviews raise serious concerns about safety and medication handling.

Several low-rating reviews describe falls—such as being left unsecured in a wheelchair, falling out of bed, or other injury-related incidents—and express distress about what they were told. Others also mention medication errors or missed medications, and at least one reviewer links a severe outcome to medication or medical negligence concerns. These reports are severe enough that they overshadow the positive mentions for some families.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 210 resident community capacity 210 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pensacola Regional (5 miles away) Pensacola Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • J Howell Tiller, Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon (0.5 miles)
  • Terrezza Optical Palafox (0.6 miles)
  • LeBeau Clinic - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (0.8 miles)
  • Absolute Surgical (1 miles)
  • Kaya Life (1.1 miles)
  • Reilly Jr, Patrick Dr - Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola PA (1.1 miles)
  • Gastroenterology Associates Baptist Division (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Fosko Coffee Barre (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nick's Boathouse (0.7 miles)
  • Joe Patti's Seafood (0.7 miles)
  • Ruby Slipper Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Hub Stacey's (0.9 miles)
  • Pensacola Bay Brewery (0.9 miles)
  • The Fish House (1 miles)
  • Saigon Oriental Market & Deli (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Studer Group (0.7 miles)
  • Childrens Hospital Medical Center (1.1 miles)
  • Baptist Emergency Trauma Center (1.1 miles)
  • Baptist Health Care Lab (3.4 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Diagnostics (3.9 miles)
  • Va Jacc (4.2 miles)
  • Pet/Ct Imaging Center of Northwest Florida (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Drug Shop (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (1.7 miles)
  • Gateway Church of Christ (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • 4180 Amc Bayou 15 (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Bay Bluffs Park (4.4 miles)

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