Oak Park is a nursing home located in Auburn, Alabama, that provides a range of care services including nursing home and assisted living care. The facility accommodates 85 residents and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, participating in Medicare since July 19, 2004. The care services at Oak Park are comprehensive, featuring 24-hour nursing care, memory care, and individualized care plans to address residents' specific needs. The facility offers incontinence care, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, diabetes care, and medication management. Residents benefit from the support of licensed nurses and access to podiatry services. Oak Park also emphasizes the importance of community and clubs, offering resident and family counseling and employing a Wander Guard or similar system for safety. Additionally, Oak Park addresses various medical and personal necessities with amenities like laundry and dry cleaning services, and a fitness center for physical wellness.
Transportation services at Oak Park include complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes, ensuring that residents can attend medical appointments or participate in community activities and errands. This service aims to support residents' independence and access to necessary services outside of the facility.
Despite the comprehensive care services and strong internal team dynamics at Oak Park, as noted in employee reviews praising the Director of Nursing and overall staff morale, there are reported issues in the admissions process. A reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with a perceived impersonal and rude interaction during their attempt to gain admission for a family member, highlighting concerns about transparency in the admission criteria. This suggests that while the facility appears to maintain a positive work environment and commitment to resident care, improvements may be needed in external communications and service accessibility.
Costs at this community start at $2,229 and range up to $5,834. The average price in the community is $4,032, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,650. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
