Brookhaven Extensive Care in Norman, OK

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  • Interior

    A well-decorated lobby with a round table, floral arrangement, and columns.

  • Decor

    A stylish dining room featuring elegant furniture and contemporary artwork.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living and dining area with wooden flooring and neutral decor.

  • Building

    The welcoming entrance of a charming residential building.

  • Architecture

    A residential building entrance with a porch supported by columns.

  • Landscaping

    A welcoming entrance featuring elegant columns and a well-maintained outdoor area.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring white cabinets, sleek appliances, and a stylish green backsplash.

  • Lighting

    A stylish and modern living room featuring comfortable seating, decorative cushions, and a touch of greenery.

  • Artwork

    A stylish and modern hair salon interior featuring a sleek barber chair, wash station, and contemporary decor.

  • Hallway

    A welcoming entrance hall featuring elegant columns, cozy seating, and stylish lighting.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped therapy room featuring exercise balls, weights, and comfortable treatment surfaces.

  • Gym

    A well-equipped fitness area featuring exercise machines and a modern aesthetic.

Brookhaven Extensive Care in Norman, OK

Brookhaven Extensive Care is a nursing home community in Norman, OK.

Information last verified:

1050 Rambling Oaks Drive, Norman, OK 73072

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

4.1 from 120 reviews
5 stars
84
4 stars
10
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
21

Overall Review of Brookhaven Extensive Care

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and helpfulness stand out

Residents repeatedly describe staff as friendly, kind, and responsive.

Across the reviews, residents and families commonly say staff members are friendly and helpful, with quick attention when assistance is needed. Several reviewers also highlight specific nurses, therapy staff, and front-desk or hospitality team members as people who made them feel supported during difficult recovery periods. Even in critical reviews, some mention that certain staff were hardworking and trying their best.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean facilities are frequently praised

A clean, well-kept facility is a recurring point in reviews.

Many reviewers describe the building as clean, bright, and welcoming, and some also comment on rooms or common areas smelling fresh. A number of short-stay and returning-family comments specifically tie cleanliness to comfort during recovery. A smaller set of negative reviews contradicts this, describing dirty rooms or issues with hygiene and room care.

common 16 reviews mention this

Therapy support drives recovery progress

Physical and occupational therapy support comes through strongly in reviews.

Several residents and families say the therapy teams did a good job working with individual needs, helping improve mobility and daily functioning. Multiple reviews mention PT/OT staff as a reason a loved one was progressing, whether after surgery or a medical event. Even where other care concerns are raised, reviewers often still describe the rehab therapy portion as solid.

common 14 reviews mention this

Food quality is often a bright spot

Food and dining experience are frequently mentioned by families.

Many reviews describe meals as good, with some praising diet fulfillment and how meals supported comfort during recovery. Several families also mention enjoying the food and specific dining touches like a coffee bar or a dining experience they felt was better than expected. A smaller number of negative reviews criticize meal quality and consistency, including complaints about meals being left out or not matching a prescribed diet.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Understaffing and slow responses worry families

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and response times.

While many families describe being helped quickly, other reviews report chronic understaffing and delays when call buttons or urgent needs come up. Some reviewers describe long waits for assistance, missed follow-through, or the sense that care was stretched too thin. These accounts also include examples where families felt they had to push to get basic care completed.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Communication gaps frustrate families

A recurring complaint is weak communication during a stay.

Several reviews cite communication problems, including difficulty getting updates, delays in scheduling or confirming medical appointments, and trouble reaching doctors or care teams. A few families describe having to demand information or advocate closely to ensure care needs were met. Other reviews, however, do say communication was good, suggesting experiences vary.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 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

  • Will Rogers World (13 miles away) Will Rogers World (13 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

Restaurants

  • Pub W (0.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (0.4 miles)
  • Chuy's (0.4 miles)
  • Logan's Roadhouse (0.6 miles)
  • McAlister's Deli (0.9 miles)
  • Juan Del Fuego (0.9 miles)
  • Waffle House (1 miles)

Theaters

  • Robinson Crossing 6 (0.3 miles)
  • Regal Warren Moore 4DX & IMAX (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Homeland (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Homeland Stores (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Physicians & Surgeons Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Central Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Caring Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Dr. David K. Duncan Md (0.7 miles)
  • Norman Pain Management (1.1 miles)
  • Prime Medical Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • Associates In Audiology & Speech Pathology (1.6 miles)
  • Dow Robert MD (1.7 miles)
  • Joseph Ripperger and Associates (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • University of Oklahoma Airport (OUN) (1.5 miles)
  • David Jay Perry Airport (1K4) (5.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Norman Healthplex Labor and Delivery (2 miles)
  • Healthplex Women's and Children's Pavillion (2 miles)
  • Alsac St Jude Childrens's Hosp (2.7 miles)
  • Norman Regional Hospital Radiation Oncology (3 miles)
  • Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (3.7 miles)
  • Children's Recovery Center (3.8 miles)
  • J D Mc Carty Center For Children (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Rotary Park (2.1 miles)
  • Colonial Commons Park (4.8 miles)
  • Veteran's Park (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Islamic Society of Norman (3.6 miles)

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