Grace Living Center Stillwater is a nursing home and retirement community in Stillwater, Oklahoma, that serves people aged 55 and over, with both assisted living and independent living options along with skilled nursing, respite care, home care, memory care, and continuing care services, and families looking for a place where pets are welcome-including both cats and dogs-sometimes like that, and they let you bring your furry friend, which is nice for many. The place offers a range of rooms from assisted living studios up to two-bedroom, even some semi-private options, and all rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and telephones, making it feel quite homely and comfortable, at least for those who want those amenities.
The community provides daily meals made by professional chefs, with both restaurant-style dining and special diet accommodations like diabetic and allergy-sensitive meals, and they serve these in the shared dining room, which gives a chance for residents to eat together if they wish. Transportation is available, and the community offers both parking and complimentary rides out as well as a community-operated transportation system that helps residents attend doctor appointments, scheduled outings, and local events; with the campus close to Oklahoma State University, they even arrange for trips to college functions, which gives a bit of activity and change of scenery.
Inside, the center features indoor common areas, a fitness room, a computer center, a wellness center, a beauty salon, a library, movie theater, game room, activity rooms, music and art rooms, and a dining room, and it has landscaped gardens and walking paths outside for people who like fresh air or a bit of movement. They keep staff awake and on duty all day and night for emergencies, offer 12-16 hour nursing support daily, and have a 24-hour call system and supervision for those who might need quick help. The staff helps with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, and has experience in both non-ambulatory care and diabetic management, plus there's incontinence care with the requirement for some self-management, and hospice services are available, too.
People living here can get housekeeping, laundry and linen service, move-in coordination, and they don't have to worry much about paying separate bills for these things since most are bundled into their community fees, respite fees, buy-in fees, and care needs fees, which do vary depending on the level of care each resident needs, but they do accept a wide range of payments from private pay, social security, veterans' benefits, commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Residents find support through daily activities like bingo, art, organized fitness and wellness programs, movie nights, resident-run activity groups, holiday parties, religious services, and the center encourages everyone to take part in outdoor programs and gardening if they're interested.
College students also volunteer in the community, which sometimes brings another dynamic and some extra hands, and overall the setting is described as peaceful and tranquil, with the building kept tidy by regular cleaning and the grounds designed for easy navigation. Recreational and social opportunities are woven into the schedule to combat loneliness, and the place works with Purple Door, LLC, for community support and additional resources, so there's a network behind the scenes as well. With the whole setup managed by an administrator and a team focused on personal support, people here get specialized medical care when needed plus help with medication, monitoring blood sugar, and standby help for transfers, and for those looking to find out more or see how it works, they'll let you take a tour to meet staff and residents before deciding. Grace Living Center Stillwater is rated as the seventh out of eight communities in Stillwater and it has an average community rating of 5 out of 10, so while it may not be the fanciest place in town, it does offer a wide range of care services and amenities for older adults who need skilled nursing, assisted living, or just a comfortable and supportive retirement setting close to community activities and a college campus.
