When you or a loved one needs a little assistance with the tasks of daily living, there is a Deer Creek Healthcare facility ready for you, helping area seniors get the most out of every day. We have facilities in Hydro, Oklahoma, Binger, Oklahoma, and Checotah Oklahoma. Our staff is waiting to help you choose the right facility that best meets your needs or the needs of your loved one.

Whether you are local, or needing somewhere to call home, our facilities offer small town feels, with amenities you won’t find elsewhere.

LIVING ON YOUR TERMS

We provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment to help seniors stay as independent as possible.  It is our goal to give attentive, individualized care that enables residents to thrive in body, mind and spirit.  Our staff respects each resident and honors their privacy, dignity and independence.  Residents are provided support for their needs, such as medication management, bathing, dressing and transportation.  Residents at Deer Creek communities appreciate the staff, programs and amenities that are in place that ensures their happiness, security and engagement.

Our Facilities offer:

• 24-hour on-site Resident Assistants
• 24-hour emergency call system and pendents
• 24-hour staffing and security
• Nurses on staff
• Great dining options
• Extensive activity and wellness programs
• Scheduled chauffeured transportation
• Basic utilities (water, electric, garbage, cable, WiFi)
• Weekly housekeeping and linen service

MORE THAN JUST FOOD

Something else we focus on with our dining programs is helping our residents associate food with people and the unique experiences that food can create. For instance, we hope to bring people together and stir up conversations while sitting down for a meal. We feature recipes that can be made by a group of people who can sit down and enjoy their prepared meal, creating new memories. We also offer seasonal events to bring residents together and wellness practices that turn food into medicine that also nourishes one’s well-being.

Throughout history, animals have been companions to humans, offering unconditional love and support when we need it most. Anyone who has ever been greeted by an excited dog at the end of a long day or enjoyed the quiet rumble of a cat’s purr in their lap at night understands the calming, happy effect an animal can have on us.

In fact, recent studies have revealed that as little as fifteen minutes of bonding time with an animal promotes positive hormonal changes in the brain. Serotonin, the “feel good” hormone, is produced, allowing our stress levels to drop. Plus, animals provide a wide array of other benefits to seniors, improving their physical, mental, and social health.

Because of all of the amazing benefits animals can provide, our skilled nursing facilities at Deer Creek Healthcare are utilizing pet therapy for therapeutic purposes. Therapy animals are used to promote health and healing for seniors of all ages or health conditions, regardless of whether they are chronically ill, suffer from depression, memory loss or ongoing disabilities.

The Benefits of Pet Therapy For Seniors

Pet therapy for seniors is also known as Assisted Animal Therapy. This technique uses animals to interact with seniors for numerous reasons, with the goal being to improve their overall quality of life. Some of the benefits therapy animals provide to seniors include:

• Reduced Stress and Blood Pressure
• Emotional Stability during stressful situations
• Improved physical health and mobility
• Increased socialization
• Providing a sense of purpose
• and more