Colonial Manor Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Tulsa, OK.
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1815 East Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK 74105
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.2 from 44 reviews
5 stars
17
4 stars
8
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Colonial Manor Nursing Home
common20 reviews mention this
Staff care is widely praised
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, supportive, and responsive.
Many reviewers say the staff shows compassion and keeps residents’ needs in mind, with attention to individuals and day-to-day support. Several comments highlight specific interactions—knowing residents’ names, being welcoming, and providing help when visitors or residents had questions. Even among reviews focused on the move-in or rehab period, people describe the personnel as attentive and willing to answer concerns. A few reviews also criticize the front office or phone access, but the most consistent theme is positive staff engagement.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Staffing and supervision concerns
Some residents and families report gaps in staffing and timely care.
A recurring set of reviews describes understaffing and inadequate monitoring, including concerns about residents not receiving help when needed. Several reviewers specifically mention medication delays or medication-related issues. Others describe limited check-ins, slow follow-through on social work requests, or problems that required emergency intervention. While the negative experiences are not universal, they are detailed enough that families considering the community may want to ask pointed questions about coverage and how care is tracked.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Facility condition is mixed
Reviews are split on cleanliness and overall upkeep.
Some reviewers report the facility is clean, well kept, and actively maintained, including seeing cleaning during visits. Other reviews describe strong negative conditions such as being dirty, rundown, and having an unpleasant smell. Several criticisms also connect condition to broader care problems, describing rooms, bedding, or general upkeep as insufficient. Because both positive and negative descriptions appear in the reviews, it’s worth visiting in person and observing the areas most important to you.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality is often debated
Food reviews range from acceptable to poor.
Some families say the meals were just “meh” or not impressive, while others describe small portions and poor-quality food. A couple of reviewers mention the dining experience positively, including enjoying lunches and describing staff helping feed patients. There are also comments from tour-focused reviews about the dining area being present and the community’s cooking emphasis, but not everyone ate during the visit. Overall, dining experiences vary enough that families may want to ask how meals are prepared and served for residents’ specific needs.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Rooms feel dated or small
Some reviews say the rooms are small or feel dated.
Several reviewers describe rooms as tiny, average, or on the smaller side, and some mention the facility as older or rundown. A few comments also note upgrades or cleanliness in spite of the dated feel, which helps explain the mixed tone. At least one reviewer mentions a sparse room setup and limited day-to-day need, while another describes a more apartment-like layout and a weekly room-cleaning routine. If room size matters, potential residents may want to confirm floor plans and what “small” means in practice during a tour.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
120 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
Tulsa International (9 miles away)
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
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Drug Warehouse (0.6 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Warehouse Market (2.5 miles)
Physicians
Osteo Strong (1 miles)
Family Care of Tulsa (1.4 miles)
Oklahoma Men's Clinic (1.6 miles)
Ranch Acres Audiology (1.6 miles)
Tulsa Endoscopy Center (2 miles)
Ou Physicians (2.4 miles)
Beatty John Saint John Clinic Family Medical Care Tulsa (2.5 miles)
Restaurants
Casa Del Tequila (1 miles)
Old School Bagel Cafe (1.4 miles)
Chimi's Mexican Food (1.4 miles)
Taco Bell (2.3 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.4 miles)
Hideaway Pizza (2.5 miles)
Braum's (2.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Brookside Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
Christ United Methodist Church (2.1 miles)
Islamic Society of Tulsa (3 miles)
Tulsa Hills Church Of The Nazarene (3.7 miles)
Boston Avenue United Methodist Church (3.9 miles)
First Baptist Church of Tulsa (4.5 miles)
TU Masjid / Mosque (4.6 miles)
Parks
Riverparks (1.8 miles)
Gathering Place (2.8 miles)
Florence Park (3.2 miles)
River Parks 96th and Riverside (4.6 miles)
Cafes
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Coffee House (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Tally's Good Food Cafe (4.6 miles)
Theaters
AMC Southroads 20 (2.8 miles)
AMC CLASSIC Tulsa Hills 12 (3.9 miles)
Hospitals
Health Design (2.9 miles)
St John Medical Center (3 miles)
Hillcrest Medical Center Same Day Surgery (3.9 miles)
Hillcrest Specialty Hospital (3.9 miles)
Hillcrest Medical Center (3.9 miles)
Oklahoma State University Medical Center (4.3 miles)
Colonial Manor Nursing Home on seniors.fyi includes 5 photos including images showing interior, living room, television, kitchen, exercise equipment, rehabilitation, physical therapy, fitness, and more.
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Colonial Manor Nursing Home photos
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Interior
Living Room
Dining
Exercise Equipment
Interior
Dining, Kitchen, and Television
Living Room
Exercise Equipment, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, and Fitness
Painting and Hardwood Floor
Office and Waiting Area
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