Wewoka Healthcare Center is a nursing home facility situated in Wewoka, Oklahoma. It provides a variety of medical and supportive services aimed at addressing the diverse needs of its residents. This center is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has been a Medicare participant since April 22, 1997. It currently accommodates 60 residents and offers comprehensive care services, including wound care, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. The facility is equipped to handle specialized care needs, such as stroke and cardiac care, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to resident health. To maintain continuous medical oversight, the center ensures the availability of 24-hour licensed practical nursing and offers IV therapies as needed. Moreover, Wewoka Healthcare Center provides both resident and family counseling to facilitate a supportive community environment.
The experiences at Wewoka Healthcare Center, as described in resident and family reviews, indicate a mixed reception. Positive feedback notes the dedication and professionalism of the nursing staff, who are often described as caring and attentive. Some housekeeping staff members also receive commendation for their work, alongside recent improvements noted by HR. However, reviews frequently express concerns over management's effectiveness, citing a significant failure during a period of infrastructural inadequacy when the facility was without hot water for three weeks during the pandemic, affecting sanitization practices. Criticism extends to broader operational issues, such as a lack of essential supplies and reports of unfriendly and unprofessional staff interactions, suggesting a pattern of systemic challenges within the management structure that affect the overall care experience. Despite these issues, the presence of committed and diligent personnel helps to mitigate some of the negative experiences reported by residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $2,925 and range up to $5,775. The average price in the community is $4,350, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,618. 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.