1815 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK 74105 Open to visitors daily, 9 AM – 8 PM
(918) 743-7838
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Our Story

A neighborhood nursing home shaped by decades of Tulsa families — and by the staff who treat every resident like one of their own.

A Tulsa Tradition

Rooted here. Built for here.

Colonial Manor began with a simple idea: that families looking for skilled nursing care deserved a place that felt grounded in the community they already knew. We've spent decades earning that trust, one resident at a time — and the families we serve today often come to us through the recommendation of a neighbor, a pastor, or a doctor who has worked with us for years.

Our staff live in the same neighborhoods our residents do. They shop at the same grocery stores, attend the same churches, cheer the same teams. That's not marketing — it's the reason the warmth here feels real.

Colonial Manor Nursing Center on E. Skelly Drive in Tulsa — brick exterior with white columned entry
Mission & Values

The principles that guide our care

Plainly stated, lived daily, and held to by every member of our team.

Dignity First

Every resident is greeted as an adult with a full life behind them and ahead of them — never as a chart, a room number, or a diagnosis.

One Team

Nurses, therapists, dietitians, housekeepers, and administrators share notes and trust each other's judgment. The resident benefits from the whole team.

Clinical Excellence

Warmth without competence is hollow. We train continuously, audit our outcomes honestly, and never stop learning.

A Real Home

The smell of the kitchen, the rhythm of a daily walk, the chance to make your room your own. Comfort comes from the ordinary details.

Honest Communication

Plain language, prompt updates, and questions answered fully — including the hard ones. Families never have to chase us for information.

Time, Generously Given

Care moves at the resident's pace, not the clock's. The minute that matters most is the one our staff spends sitting beside you.

Our Philosophy

Care is a conversation, not a procedure.

The most important question on admission day isn't medical — it's "what does a good day look like for you?" The answer shapes everything that follows: when meals are served, when therapy fits best, which activities to suggest, even how the bedroom is arranged.

We review and update every care plan with the resident and family, not just for them. When something is working, we keep going. When something isn't, we say so plainly and try a different path.

See how this shapes our services

A Colonial Manor nurse in conversation with a resident — care planning at the resident's pace
Leadership

The people behind the place

The names on the door change less often here than at most facilities — and that continuity matters.

Administrator

Day-to-day operations, family liaison, and the person you'll meet on every tour. The buck stops here — and that's intentional.

Name to be added.

Director of Nursing

Oversees clinical care, leads the nursing team, and signs off on every care plan personally.

Name to be added.

Director of Rehabilitation

Coordinates physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Believes great rehab is honest about progress — good days and hard ones.

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Visit Us

The best way to know us is to meet us.

Walk the halls, see a room, and ask any question that comes to mind. We'll set aside whatever time you need.