Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center
5170 South Vandalia, Tulsa, OK 74135
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How Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center Compares
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center is a 106-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.3%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 106 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tulsa, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.6% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.2% (50% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.3% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.9% (129% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 27.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Tulsa.
How is Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.6% here versus 17.2% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.3% here versus 4.9% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 106 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center lag behind other Tulsa options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 20 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Tulsa
Tulsa sits in Tulsa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Oklahoma as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 93,536 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $57,024
- Median home value
- $160,700
Demographics for Tulsa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tulsa.
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