300 West Washington, Anadarko, OK 73005
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of Anadarko Nursing & Rehab
Pros
The staff and administrator are caring.
Cons
The reviewer described the facility as awful, possibly the worst they’ve witnessed.- The mother endured three months of isolation due to a C. diff infection, with hygiene severely neglected and medical attention only sought after escalation.
- The staff were unprofessional and rude to the daughter for insisting on her mother’s care.
- Understaffing was chronic, with residents pressed to perform employee duties and labeled as lazy if they refused.
- Residents were left alone in dirty rooms with dirty clothes and matted hair, and hygiene neglect led to chronic UTIs and psychosis.
- The mother felt like a burden to her daughter, indicating emotional harm caused by the facility.
- A separate account describes a mother-in-law kept in a wet bed, told to lie down when sick, who fell at the nurses’ station and later required hospitalization.
- The facility was described as unsafe and riddled with drug-related issues, including theft, suspected drug dealing, and residents and staff using drugs.
- A violent incident occurred when residents fought; the father was involved in the altercation, police were called, and he was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Review
This community is best suited for families with extremely limited options and who are prepared to supervise care relentlessly. Anadarko Nursing & Rehab should not be the default choice for most seniors. The facility is a place where safety, hygiene, and reliable nursing oversight must be assumed rather than delivered, and families should expect to intervene quickly when problems arise. Those who can inhabit an active advocate role, visiting often, challenging staff, and pursuing legal channels to secure timely medical attention, will at least achieve a modicum of accountability. For residents who need consistent clinical care, clear hygiene standards, and a safe, orderly environment, this community does not measure up.
Alternatives should be strongly considered for anyone who values dependable care and predictable routines. Seniors with cognitive impairment or physical fragility requiring regular medical attention will benefit from facilities with higher staff-to-resident ratios and proven infection-control practices. Families who want transparent communication, above-average housekeeping, and reliable emergency responsiveness should look elsewhere. Those paying attention to safety incidents, theft, or resident-on-resident conflict should be wary, and consider facilities with proactive risk management and more robust oversight.
Two or three seemingly positive notes cannot offset systemic shortcomings. Among the few bright spots cited are caring staff and an administrator who can be responsive under pressure. Yet these isolated instances do not counterbalance chronic understaffing, inconsistent attention to hygiene, or repeated delays in medical attention. When the core operations, cleanliness, prompt assistance, and safe handling of medical needs, are repeatedly strained, the meaningful pros collapse into sparing anecdotes that do little to reassure families.
The main negatives are persistent and compounding. Residents have contracted C. difficile multiple times, with family members forced to intervene to obtain care and protect the patient’s safety. Hygiene lapses leave residents dirty, with dirty clothes and neglected grooming. Understaffing means residents are tasked with chores beyond their capabilities, and family complaints about rude responses or neglect are common. Safety risks escalate when theft, rumors of drug use among residents, and altercations occur, underscoring a volatile environment that is unsafe for long-term care. Instances of falls and delayed transfer to hospital further illustrate the fragile level of risk management.
For families evaluating options, a disciplined due-diligence approach is essential. Conduct unannounced visits focusing on cleanliness, response times to call bells, and staff interactions with residents. Speak with a variety of residents and their families to gauge consistency. Request detailed staffing schedules, training records, and incident logs, then verify with state regulatory data on citations or enforcement actions. Probe the facility’s infection-control protocol, whether isolation procedures were followed for infections, and the process for escalating medical concerns. If any red flags persist, unaddressed complaints, frequent staff turnover, or evidence of safety hazards, prioritize facilities with proven safety and clinical reliability.
Bottom line: Anadarko Nursing & Rehab represents a high-risk option that should be avoided by most seniors. It may be considered only when no viable alternatives exist and when families are prepared for persistent oversight and rapid escalation to secure care. If choosing this community, couple the placement with rigorous oversight, clear written care plans, and immediate access to external medical advocacy. Otherwise, direct families toward facilities with stronger infection control, steadier staffing, and demonstrable safety records to safeguard health, dignity, and peace of mind.
92 resident community capacity
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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