Carlstone, Active Adult Living Community, built in 2020, serves people aged 55 and older and sits in a well-kept area with walking paths and parks nearby, so people can get out for some fresh air when they want to. The apartments feel roomy, coming in one or two-bedroom layouts, and they've got kitchens, living rooms, and dining areas, plus handy things like in-unit laundry, full kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, and air conditioning, while some have features for people who need more accessibility. Folks can bring their cats or dogs, too, but there are some limits on breed and size, and a $500 pet fee applies.
Residents find many things to do at Carlstone, with a big swim complex and over thirty tennis and pickleball courts, as well as community programs just for seniors at five recreation and community centers, and there's an art studio, movie room, activity rooms, and a garden where you can relax or grow your own vegetables. The building is two stories, with elevators and a storm shelter for safety, and there's both unassigned parking and a shuttle for when you need a ride. Security stays active around the clock, and staff is always available for 24-hour maintenance and personal care needs like dressing, grooming, bathing, walking, medication support, or even some nursing or occupational therapy if you need it.
Dining works pretty easy, with an on-site restaurant offering freshly prepared meals at flexible hours, a full-service dining room, and even a coffee bar where you can sit and visit with friends. Housekeeping services come weekly, but you can also get more if you want, and staff can help with your laundry, too. The clubhouse, salon, barber shop, game room, putting green, pool table, library, and media room give you plenty of places to enjoy on your own or with neighbors, and you can join group fitness or wellness classes, pilates, educational sessions, or special social events like live music. There's a dog park, community garden, and several courtyards for outdoor time. Internet access, cable TV, and computer rooms make it easy to stay connected or entertained.
Carlstone has a resident-centered approach with staff holding more than 80 years of collective experience helping seniors. Safety comes with features like building access control, sprinkler systems, and a storm shelter, and staff is trained for memory care and support for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, plus individualized care plans for those who need extra assistance. The community lets people pick from month-to-month leases, offers apartment locating, and even has a section on their website called "Caregiver Tips" to explain different levels of support, so everyone has a better understanding of what's available.
Carlstone earned several awards, such as Best of 2022 from A Place for Mom, and was named Senior Community of the Year in 2021 by the Apartment Association of Central Oklahoma, and it's listed among the country's top 3% senior care providers. The whole place is managed by a group that looks after 732 units in Oklahoma, with 248 just for residents age 55 and older. Carlstone's focus sits on helping people stay active, independent, and comfortable, with care available if health needs change, and it's got a soft, friendly feel thanks to attentive staff, a secure environment, and lots of ways to keep both mind and body busy.
