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Sunset Estates in Tecumseh, OK

Sunset Estates is a nursing home community in Tecumseh, OK.

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201 West Walnut, Tecumseh, OK 74873

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Overall Review of Sunset Estates

common 11 reviews mention this

Caring staff and responsive communication

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, caring staff and clear communication.

Many reviewers say staff members were attentive and helped them feel cared for, whether the person was recovering or living there longer term. Several also mention day-to-day responsiveness to personal needs and communication that kept families informed. A few families specifically credit staff with supporting both physical recovery and emotional reassurance.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor are mixed

Cleanliness is sometimes praised, but concerns about odor and hygiene do show up.

Some reviewers describe the building as clean and not having a bad odor. Others report problems that undermine that impression, including filthy bedding, roaches, and complaints about bad smells. Even in accounts that say the building did not smell like a nursing home, there are still mentions of specific staff conduct issues.

common 3 reviews mention this

Meals receive both praise and complaints

Dining stands out because residents mention both meal dislikes and meal satisfaction.

One reviewer says the food stinks, while another describes the meals as awesome and flexible. A separate review characterizes meals as bland, while also noting the community offered meal alternatives. For dining, experiences vary enough that families may want to confirm what is served for the resident’s dietary needs.

caveat 13 reviews mention this

Staffing levels and care consistency concerns

Multiple reviews raise concerns about staffing, timing of care, and safe treatment.

Several negative reviews describe situations where care did not happen when needed, including delays with bathroom help or treatment, and problems after falls. Others mention being discharged or experiencing poor communication during stressful care situations. A number of reviews explicitly mention being understaffed and describe cleanliness and personal-care needs not being met, while also citing serious safety or medical-treatment concerns.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 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

  • 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

  • Mercy Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Shawnee Occupational Medicine (5.9 miles)
  • Redicare Clinic PC (6.1 miles)
  • Michael B Watters (6.7 miles)
  • Southwest Orthopedic Specialist (6.9 miles)
  • Toth Stephanie MD (6.9 miles)
  • Shawnee Medical Center Clinic (7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Ralph's Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Tecumseh Medical Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Richards' Drug (4.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (5.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.1 miles)
  • Harrison Discount Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
  • Clinic Pharmacy (7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (6.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Zocalo (0.3 miles)
  • Firelake Snack Bar & Lounge (2.9 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3 miles)
  • Firelake Casino (3 miles)
  • Coney Island of Shawnee (4.7 miles)
  • Phoenix Asian Diner (5 miles)
  • Braum's (5.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Assembly Of God Church (0.3 miles)
  • Abundant Life Missions (0.8 miles)
  • Tecumseh First Church of God (1.8 miles)
  • F.A.I.T.H. Riders - Sharon Baptist, Tecumseh (2 miles)
  • Evangelistic Center (2.3 miles)
  • Pioneer Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
  • St Paul's United Methodist Church (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Health Center (2.6 miles)
  • Solara Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • CHG Cornerstone Hospital Of Oklahoma (2.6 miles)
  • Mission Hill Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • React Ems (4.8 miles)
  • C. Doug Nation, PA (7 miles)
  • Unity Health Center (7 miles)

Cafes

  • DC Cake Appeal (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinema Centre 8 (7.2 miles)
  • Hollywood - Movies 6/Shawnee (8.7 miles)

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