Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community sits right in Duncan, Oklahoma, serving up senior living and nursing care with a strong focus on rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory support, so folks get both skilled help and some dignity in their routines. The place has 118 certified beds, a historical occupancy rate near 92%, and keeps nurse staffing at an average of 4.38 hours per resident each day, which means you'll often see a staff member nearby when you need help. They run a for-profit corporation owned mostly by Tony Wilkins, with James Brown and Tyler Wilkins also holding shares, and they try to keep their care rooted in local community involvement and family engagement, even though there's no formal family council. Owners and staff remain active in day-to-day life here, and they've built a team that includes a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director, therapists, and specialized care staff, all guided by a multidisciplinary approach to resident needs.
Residents can get help with just about all the basics-bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, laundry, and walking or wheelchair use-and they offer dining services with regular mealtimes in a central dining room, along with housekeeping, medication support, and scheduled transportation for outings or appointments. Rooms come with comforts like cable TV, washers, dryers, kitchenettes, and safety supports including nurse call devices and sprinkler systems. There are some larger semi-private rooms for those needing a bit more space, a peaceful and homelike feel across the community, and safety features throughout for those who use walkers or wheelchairs.
Wilkins has a strong rehab program, including their Pathway Rehabilitation Center, providing inpatient rehab, IV antibiotic therapy, wound care, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, and mental health services, which all help residents get back on their feet or keep up with their health. Memory care is available too, with programs designed for seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and staff get extra training to support those folks. Amenities help break up the day and include game rooms, activity stations, scheduled crafts and classes, fitness and recreation therapy, barbershop, beauty salon, as well as religious and educational programs, so there are opportunities to socialize or just relax, depending on each person's interests.
The facility takes Medicare and Medicaid and supports veterans with VA-certified care, so different people can find what they need. Inspection reports do mention past deficiencies-issues with safety and respiratory care came up in audits, but no severe (category G or higher) citations have shown up, and over several years, the place's compliance with rules earned them an A+ on facility inspections and a B+ grade overall. You'll find 24-hour emergency support, regular social events, and space for both quiet and activity, and a staff that seems to know most people by their first names, working to keep life steady and safe for everyone.
