Comprehensive Review: Franciscan Villa

• Overview

• Services offered
• Amenities and facilities
  • Living spaces
  • Dining services
  • Health and wellness
  • Recreational facilities
  • Additional amenities
• Daily activities and programs
• Resident experiences and testimonials
  • Positive aspects
  • Areas for improvement
• Pricing information
• Comparison with nearby facilities
• Management and staff quality
• Unique features and recognition
• Awards and community reputation
• Conclusion

Overview

Franciscan Villa is a 47-acre senior living facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It provides assisted living, long-term care, and post-acute rehabilitation services.

Services offered

The facility offers three main care levels:

1. Assisted living: 24-hour staff assistance while encouraging independence.
2. Long-term care: Ongoing support for residents needing continuous care.
3. Post-acute care and rapid recovery: Rehabilitation services for people recovering from surgery or illness.

Memory care is not listed on their main service menu. Ask the facility directly if this is a need.

Amenities and facilities

The campus includes:

Living spaces

• Studio through two-bedroom floor plans
• Individual climate control
• Kitchenettes in units

Dining services

• Chef-prepared meals
• Restaurant-style dining room
• Coffee and breakfast area

Health and wellness

• 24-hour nursing staff
• Medication management
• Health monitoring
• Help with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks

Recreational facilities

• Library and reading room
• Games and arts/crafts room
• Hair and nail salon
• Gazebo and seating areas
• Walking paths around a fishing pond

Additional amenities

• Scheduled transportation
• Wi-Fi and cable TV
• Utilities included in monthly rent
• Housekeeping and maintenance

Daily activities and programs

The facility runs a regular activity schedule. Options include bingo, dining outings, card games and slots at local casinos, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities on the grounds. Residents can request activities suited to their interests. Staff supervise all programs.

Resident experiences and testimonials

Reviews are mixed. Families report both strong points and concerns.

Positive aspects

• Staff are attentive and caring.
• Facilities are clean and well-maintained.
• Nursing care is solid.
• Medical services run smoothly.

One family member recalled: "The staff provided him clothing and furniture until we could bring his personal belongings"—a sign of how staff handle transitions.

Areas for improvement

• Some families cite staffing shortages during busy periods.
• Communication between staff and families can be inconsistent.

• Call light response times occasionally lag.

A staff member, CNA Gibbs Kennedy, won the Person Centered Care Award at a national ceremony, showing at least some staff commitment to individualized care.

Pricing information

Costs vary by room type:

Room type

Monthly cost range

Studio

$2,275–$5,400

One-bedroom

$2,675–$4,200

Two-bedroom

$3,150–$5,400

Studio and one-bedroom rates sit below local averages ($3,593 and $3,600 respectively). Two-bedroom units run slightly above the county average of $4,169.

Comparison with nearby facilities

Facility

Starting price

Rating

Key features

Franciscan Villa

$2,275

3.2/5

47-acre campus, multiple care levels

Brookdale Broken Arrow

$4,350

9.9/10

Assisted living, memory care

The Stonehaven

$3,600

9.9/10

Assisted living

Prairie House

$3,830

9.5/10

Healthcare partnerships

Bellarose

$3,230

9.7/10

Independent and assisted living

Franciscan Villa's prices are competitive for studios and one-bedrooms, though nearby facilities receive higher ratings overall.

Management and staff quality

Staff reviews are split. Some families praise their attentiveness and care. CNA Gibbs Kennedy received a national Person Centered Care Award. However, some families report staffing shortages during peak times and slow response to call lights. The facility logs 4 hours and 53 minutes of daily nursing per resident, which exceeds state and national averages.

Unique features and recognition

1. The 47-acre campus provides outdoor space and a calm setting. The facility offers multiple care levels, letting residents stay as their needs change. Staff have been recognized nationally for person-centered care. The facility participates in local charities and community events.

Awards and community reputation

• "Best Assisted Living Facility" award in Broken Arrow (2022)
• Community Service Award from the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce
• Five-star Medicare rating

Conclusion

Franciscan Villa offers multiple care levels on a spacious campus at competitive prices (at least for studios and one-bedrooms). Staff have received recognition for their work, though resident reviews are mixed on care consistency and staffing levels. Families should visit in person and ask detailed questions before deciding.

Questions to ask on a tour:

1. Walk the facility and talk to staff and residents.
2. Ask how care plans are made and carried out for your specific situation.
3. Find out the staff-to-resident ratio and how quickly staff respond during busy times.
4. Get the full pricing breakdown, including any add-ons for specialized care.
5. Weigh the lower base prices against the mixed quality reviews.

No facility is perfect. The question is whether Franciscan Villa's strengths (size, pricing, recognition of some staff) outweigh its weaknesses (mixed reviews, staffing concerns) for your needs.