Share Medical Center in Alva, OK

Share Medical Center is a nursing home community in Alva, OK.

Information last verified: June 19, 2026

730 Share Drive, Alva, OK 73717

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

4.4 from 102 reviews

5 stars

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1 stars

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Overall Review of Share Medical Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Care feels friendly and compassionate

Residents consistently describe staff as polite, caring, and attentive during visits.

Many reviews focus on how friendly staff members are, including reception, nurses, and doctors who take time to listen. Several residents describe compassionate bedside manner and feeling supported during stressful health moments. A few reviews are negative about professionalism or bedside behavior, but the overall tone remains people feeling treated with care.

common 17 reviews mention this

Visits are often quick and efficient

Residents frequently report fast, efficient service once they arrive.

A large share of reviews mention quick check-in, prompt evaluation, and leaving soon after getting their prescription. Several residents say they were seen quickly, got help right away, and received follow-up guidance like recommended specialist care. There are also a couple of contrasting reviews about long waits and scheduling/closing-time friction, which suggests speed isn’t guaranteed.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Local medical access matters

Residents value having medical help nearby in Alva.

Some reviews emphasize the convenience of being able to get seen locally, without long lines, and with fast access to medical attention when needed. The community is also listed next to the nearby hospital options, including a hospital at essentially 0 miles and multiple close medical destinations around 0.1 miles.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Billing and wait-time concerns recur

Some residents raise concerns about costs and delays.

A few reviews mention financial friction, including out-of-pocket expenses and problems with billing follow-ups after payment. Other reviews describe longer-than-expected waits even when the facility appears to be slow, plus complaints about being treated negatively due to arrival close to closing. Taken together, residents who were satisfied describe prompt service, while the dissatisfied reviews center on cost surprises and time management.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

Share Medical Center (0 miles)
Alva Hospital Authority (0.1 miles)
SMC Senior Center (0.1 miles)
Share Memorial Hospital (0.1 miles)
Pinegar Healthcare (0.7 miles)
Share Medical Center (1.2 miles)
Kiowa District Hospital (18.2 miles)

Restaurants

The Other Place (0.1 miles)
Champs Sports Grill (0.1 miles)
Chopsticks (0.7 miles)
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
You Pick (0.7 miles)
Taco Village (0.7 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

Church of Christ (0.6 miles)
Church Of Christ Bible Chair (0.6 miles)
Wesley Foundation House (0.7 miles)
Assembly of God Church (0.8 miles)
First Christian Church (0.8 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.9 miles)
Church of the Nazarene (0.9 miles)

Cafes

Donut Palace (0.7 miles)
Cookie's Bowl & Café (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Holder Drug (1.1 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Kiowa Prescriptions Plus (18.8 miles)

Theaters

Rialto Twin Theatre (1.2 miles)
Chief Theater (18.8 miles)

Parks

Progress Park (18.8 miles)

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