Grace Living Center-Jenks

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  • Dining

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  • Seating Area

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Grace Living Center-Jenks

711 North 5Th Street, Jenks, OK 74037

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

1.7 from 10 reviews
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Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The nurses at Grace Living Center genuinely love the residents and provide helpful and kind care to them.
  • pro Family members are welcome to visit anytime and take their loved ones out for family activities.
  • pro The facility has been described as a wonderful place for residents, providing a sense of comfort and well-being.
  • pro Residents appreciate the various activity options available to them, contributing positively to their experience.
  • pro When concerns were raised about housekeeping, management promptly addressed the issues, showing responsiveness to feedback.
  • pro Overall, some families feel that their loved ones received compassionate care and dignity during their stay at Grace Living Center.

Cons

  • pro The facility is poorly managed and unsafe for residents seeking long-term care.
  • pro Management fails to keep qualified employees and does not take responsibility for resident care.
  • pro Residents who cannot attend activities are left out, indicating a lack of inclusive support.
  • pro The rooms need significant updates and improvements are long overdue.
  • pro Staff was inattentive, and essential requests for care were often ignored or delayed.
  • pro Meals provided were often unappetizing, leading families to avoid eating the food.
  • pro Therapy sessions were inadequate, with rude staff dismissing patients' input and needs.
  • pro Residents experienced humiliation due to delayed assistance with toileting and other basic needs.
  • pro Personal belongings such as clean clothes were left unattended for hours, resulting in discomfort for residents.
  • pro Overall attention and care from staff appeared lacking, leading to preventable incidents and health issues.

Review

Grace Living Center has garnered a spectrum of reviews from families regarding the quality of care provided to their loved ones. While some families expressed profound gratitude for the compassionate support and assistance their relatives received, others articulated serious concerns about the management, staffing, and overall conditions within the facility. This duality highlights the challenges faced by long-term care facilities in meeting diverse resident needs and expectations.

On one side of the spectrum, there are families who found Grace Living Center to be a godsend during difficult times. One family shared how they struggled to find an appropriate place for their mother as her health declined. They noted that since March, she has received not only medical attention but also genuine love from nursing staff who have been kind and accommodating. Visitors reported feeling welcomed at any time, further reinforcing their trust in the caregivers’ commitment to providing a nurturing environment. Another review praised the facility's ability to support residents' dignity while keeping family privacy intact—a critical aspect for families concerned about vulnerable loved ones.

Contrasting sharply with these positive experiences are numerous complaints about negligence and inadequate care at Grace Living Center. Many reviewers recounted harrowing experiences that indicated severe deficiencies in essential services. Criticisms ranged from unresponsiveness in emergencies—citing instances where patients had waited hours for help—to poor hygiene practices leading to painful bedsores and infections. One review mentioned a resident left suspended between a chair and bed because staff opted to take lunch breaks instead of attending to patient needs, illustrating a lack of accountability among caregivers.

Food quality was another point of contention across several reviews, with many residents finding meals unsatisfactory or barely edible. Families expressed frustration over cold food being served without alternative options available as required by federal regulations. This issue compounded other grievances related to staffing shortages; observers noted that weekend personnel appeared inattentive or overwhelmed, potentially compromising resident safety and comfort during those crucial times.

Moreover, several comments shed light on activities organized for residents which seemed limited mainly to those capable of participating independently. Those needing assistance often felt excluded from socialization opportunities designed to foster mental stimulation—a key component in maintaining well-being for this population. The failure to provide adequate engagement for all residents raises questions about inclusivity practices within Grace Living Center and whether individual care plans were effectively executed based on each resident’s needs.

One reviewer lamented that management was more focused on financial gain than genuinely rehabilitating patients and supporting their independence before discharge back home. Concerns were raised about unnecessary delays in initiating physical therapy despite its critical importance; it took five days after admission before therapy began—an issue that led previously independent individuals into deeper dependency due to lack of timely intervention.

Despite these varying accounts of lived experiences at Grace Living Center, many highlighted both systemic issues ranging from inadequate training among staff members to management's apparent disregard for accountability when failures occurred. The breadth of feedback calls into question whether this facility can consistently uphold high standards across its operations or if individual excellence exists amid broader systemic shortcomings impacting overall patient care experience at Grace Living Center moving forward.

Features

Housing

  • 187 resident community capacity 187 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

  • Tulsa International (12 miles away) Tulsa International (12 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

Description

Grace Living Center-Jenks is an assisted living community located in Jenks, OK. Our community offers a wide range of amenities to ensure our residents' comfort and convenience. Residents can enjoy visiting our beauty salon to get pampered or relax in front of the TV with cable or satellite channels. We provide community-operated transportation for outings and appointments, as well as a computer center for residents to stay connected with their loved ones.

Our dining room offers restaurant-style dining where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by our staff. For those who prefer to cook their own meals, we provide fully furnished apartments with kitchenettes. Housekeeping services are also available to keep the living spaces clean and tidy.

Residents have access to various recreational activities within the community. They can work out in our fitness room, play games in the gaming room, or spend time outdoors in our garden and outdoor spaces. Our small library provides a quiet space for reading and relaxation. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available throughout the community for residents to stay connected online.

At Grace Living Center-Jenks, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by providing care services round-the-clock. Our staff is trained and available 24/7 to attend to any needs or emergencies that may arise. We offer assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is provided to ensure that residents take their medications on time.

We also offer specialized care such as diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions for those with specific dietary needs. Transportation arrangements can be made both within the community and for non-medical appointments outside the community.

In addition to these amenities and care services, we offer a variety of activities for our residents' enjoyment. Planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities are organized regularly. Our concierge services are available to assist residents with any additional needs they may have.

Located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, transportation, places of worship, and theaters, our community offers convenience and accessibility to the surrounding area. At Grace Living Center-Jenks, we strive to provide a comfortable and engaging living environment for our residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Utica Park Clinic - Jenks (0.4 miles)
  • Beatty John Saint John Clinic Family Medical Care Tulsa (1.9 miles)
  • Utica Park Clinic (2 miles)
  • Oklahoma Spine Interventional Spine & Pain (2 miles)
  • Center For Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Excellence (2.6 miles)
  • Allergy Asthma And Immunology Center P.C. (3.1 miles)
  • Tulsa Eye Clinic (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • George's Pub (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Margaritaville Tulsa (0.8 miles)
  • River Spirit Casino (0.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1.3 miles)
  • Whataburger (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • River Parks 96th and Riverside (0.8 miles)
  • Leake Park (4.6 miles)
  • Riverparks (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Act Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Richard Lloyd Jones Jr Airport (RVS) (1.5 miles)
  • Christiansen Aviation (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Tulsa Hills Church Of The Nazarene (2.3 miles)
  • Islamic Society of Tulsa (5.5 miles)
  • Brookside Baptist Church (5.7 miles)
  • Christ United Methodist Church (6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Tulsa Hills 12 (2.5 miles)
  • AMC Southroads 20 (5.9 miles)
  • Cinemark Tulsa (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.8 miles)
  • Cha Bubble Tea (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southwestern Regional Medical Center (5.8 miles)

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