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Southern Hills Independent Living

4515 E 53rd St, Tulsa, OK

Independent Living

3.732 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

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About Southern Hills Independent Living

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Family and resident feedback

3.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Great place to live!

The staff is friendly and helpful. The director [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful. Friendly residents- a great place to live The apartments average size. We have several activities, exercise room, outings

AnonymousApril 2, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Clean place and friendly staff

The food seems to have improved. Maintenance is very good. There are lots of activities, and friendships are formed. I knew how small my apt. was before I moved in, so I have no room to complain. Overall, I'm relatively comfortable here.

AnonymousFebruary 20, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Friendly staff

The director [name removed] and [name removed] are friendly and do anything they can to help the residents. This is the most economical place to live for Seniors that serve food from 7am-6 pm daily. The food is very good. The cooks do a great job. We have a salad bar, ice cream, soda machine like QT and a juice machine, great desserts. The director over food service is friendly and listens to the residents. This a great place to live for Seniors

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5.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 13, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Not what is was made out to be.

My dad paid an activity fee of $[removed] up front, but there were no activities. He was told the residents all watch Sunday night football together in the basement, but that was a lie. The bathtub was supposed to be converted to an easy access shower, but instead a 2 ft section of the tub was cut out, which caused water to leak all over the floor. He slipped and fell and laid there for 8 hrs until someone heard him yell for help. He never used the shower after that. He used a scooter which made it impossible to ta

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Former residentJune 12, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Pros & Cons

Management is very helpful. Ways to improve the food: Use real chicken, not pressed parts. Use some fresh veggies, not just canned. Use some spinach with the white parts of iceberg lettuce . I had to have meals delivered to my apt. for a month or so when I couldn't walk. Lots of white bread, mashed potatoes, cabbage, crappy stuff.

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AnonymousJune 3, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Good decision for me.

This was a good decision for me. I don’t enjoy cooking or housecleaning, so I can do those when I want to. Plenty of social events and space for my dog to run and play. Best of all-one check a month and everything’s paid for!

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Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
GyanAugust 28, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Holiday Parties
  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Activities On-site
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Happy Hour

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette

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Move-in fee
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