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Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills

8300 N May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Memory CareAssisted Living

3.148 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills

ABOUT IRIS MEMORY CARE OF NICHOLS HILLS Iris Memory Care is proud to be the premier home-like Assisted Living Community in Oklahoma City to specialize in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care. At Iris Memory Care, we believe that our expertise and specialized knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia combined with our heartfelt compassion create the best quality of life for your loved one. From the moment you walk through our front door, you’ll feel like you’re in a single-family home complete with familiar sights, soothing sounds, and homey aromas, providing an easier transition for your loved one. For respite care, short-term stays, or long-term stays, Iris Memory Care welcomes you and your loved one with compassion, dignity, and all the comforts of home. Personalized Care Services Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills offers a broad range of Memory Care services and robust activities to support your loved one’s well being. Our caregivers are specially trained to assist residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Understanding that memory loss impacts each resident differently, we make it a priority to get to know your loved one on a personal level. At Iris Memory Care we provide the following services: Certified care staff 24 hours a day On-site nurse Medication management Personalized daily activity programming Three chef-prepared meals daily, dietitian approved Healthy, nutritious snacks Personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming Incontinence care Scheduled transportation Housekeeping and laundry services Mobility and transfer assistance Emotional and behavioral management Amenities Resident suites and community spaces at Iris Memory Care reflect an elegance that lends itself to both privacy and dignity. The striking beauty of hardwood-like floors make you feel at home while also providing durability and helping to eliminate fall risks. Even the wall colors are specially chosen for their calming qualities. Additional features and amenities include: Comfortable living rooms Covered porches for shaded relaxation Beautiful courtyards Game and activity room Full-service salon Life safety systems Emergency generator Access control Keep Each Other Close Centrally located on May Avenue and nestled next to Nichols Hills, Iris Memory Care is conveniently located on the way to and from all of the area’s major destinations, making it easy for friends and family to stop in for visits. Directly North of Downtown Oklahoma City and conveniently located right off of Hefner Parkway, Iris Memory Care proudly serves all of the northern part of Oklahoma City, including Nichols Hills, The Village, Bethany, Northwest Oklahoma City, and Edmond. Two of the region’s top hospitals, INTEGRIS Health Baptist and Mercy Hospital, are located within a 5-mile radius of Iris Memory Care, as well as a myriad of outpatient clinics for the INTEGRIS, Mercy, Saint’s, and OU Health systems, making it equally convenient to accompany your loved one to important appointments. *Currently under renovation. Representative photos of an Iris Memory Care community.

Family and resident feedback

3.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Who could ask for more?

In case you are now having to make a decision of what to do to provide the best memory care for your loved one, I want to share our experience and to give you hope. My mom and dad had self isolated for 9 years prior to this. We knew they were hiding something and my brother chose to drop in announced. Calls to visit were denied previously as "they had plans for the day and would not be home". My parents had always promised each other for over 70 years that they would not put one another in a nursing home. So they

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Tonja MApril 25, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Mom has passed away

Initially all seemed great. I received a phone call about first fall. She was given a wheelchair to use instead or in addition to her walker and when she tried to sit the chair wheeled away from her. She was ok then. No other communication when i went on vacation, phone was active and i was listed as emergency contact. When i went to pick her up at the end of her stay, i didn't recognize her. I arrived at 11:10 AM, her left side of face was swollen and purple down her neck. The nurse was sitting on the left and sai

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Lisa EDecember 5, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

A little disappointed

My LO seems happy there. I have issues with housekeeping/laundry services. They seem to be short staffed with aides especially on the weekends. I do think the directors are working on getting these issues resolved so they never happen again.

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3.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hello! Thank you for this feedback. Yes, we are aware of some issues in housekeeping and laundry and are working to rectify these. We encourage you to communicate any continued issues with the Executive Director as we work to improve things. Thank you for trusting us with your loved one!

August 30, 2024
T SAugust 27, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Our Experience

Staff is wonderful. Move in was very easy. There is always an open line of communication. My father sometimes, most of the time, likes the food. But sometimes he doesn't. I think that's just a thing. The only thing I would say is this: this particular Iris location does not have a support group. I believe the Iris further north of the city does. I would like to see one at the N. May location. My Mom could really benefit from such a program. Driving further North for her is not an option.

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AnonymousJanuary 22, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

BLOWED AWAY

If there is anything such thing as an award for Assisted Living & Memory Care then they should definitely win in at least 10 of 10 categories!!!Lol If my Mom ever gets to the point where she needs placement I would definitely feel comfortable putting her here

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Nathan LNovember 4, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent service

The commitment to excellence caregiving stood above the normal expectations. The attentiveness and the willingness to listen and provide helpful feedback was outstanding. Facilitate was clean, dinning and the patients rooms. Outstanding service.

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CARL VaughnNovember 3, 2023

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • No Sugar
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegetarian
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Holiday Parties
  • Dances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units

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