St Katharine Drexel Retirement sits in El Reno, Oklahoma and helps seniors who need extra support with daily life, whether that's through assisted living or memory care, in a quiet and home-like setting with 65 rooms and a specialized unit that holds 16. The community takes a slow and careful approach, learning about each person's needs by working with local senior living advisors, offering a free service to connect families with options, and helping them throughout the moving process, which tends to make things a bit less stressful. Residents can choose from four different apartment styles, like studios or suites, with all-inclusive monthly fees that cover utilities, except for the phone, and everyone gets to bring their own things to feel more at home.
The staff - including a Director of Resident Care Services - builds personal care plans through clear assessments and talks with residents' doctors, making sure care fits what each person needs, whether that's help with medication, bathing, or dressing. Help is always available, day and night, and extra services like housekeeping and laundry make things run easier. Meals are cooked fresh three times a day, with snacks and special meals on holidays, and residents can enjoy eating in the family kitchen or dining areas. Common spaces like the library with a fireplace, exercise area, billiards table, family kitchen, piano, and enclosed landscaped courtyards give people spaces to relax or meet with others. There are set activity programs - social, educational, spiritual, recreational, and exercise - and escorts to meals or activities are sometimes provided, which helps folks get involved even if they need some help getting around.
Transportation's arranged for group outings and trips to appointments, with local medical visits included for free, and there are on-site beauty and barber services. The community tries to make things simple by offering month-to-month leases and no big chores, so people worry less about maintenance and more about enjoying life. The environment feels friendly and encourages visits from friends or family, with spaces set up for events, games, and special community gatherings using their own tables, tablecloths, and even extra things like signage and extension cords for food table activities. Secure features are in place for safety, and residents can control their own heating and air in their rooms for comfort. The focus stays on helping residents stay as independent as they can, but also making sure help is there when needed, whether that's with personal care, medication, or even just getting out for a special outing or meal. With a 4.0-star rating based on one review, St Katharine Drexel Retirement tries to balance care, comfort, and choice for seniors in El Reno, though they haven't published prices.
