Southern Plaza Retirement Community offers Christian retirement living in a quiet Bethany suburb of Oklahoma City, where residents retire from work, not from life. Owned by Southern Nazarene University, this warm and welcoming community combines small-town family feel with comprehensive services across multiple levels of care. Whether you seek an active social calendar, peaceful leisure time, or specialized support, Southern Plaza empowers residents to live life on their own terms while enjoying the comfort of 24-hour staffing and a caring team dedicated to your well-being.

At the heart of Southern Plaza’s approach is a commitment to personalized, dignity-centered care. For those with memory care needs, the community offers secure environments and specialized programming designed around each resident’s unique journey. The signature Life in Motion engagement program helps residents of all levels find joy, purpose, and meaningful connection each day through activities, social engagements, and one-on-one time with trained caregivers—called “friends”—who build lasting relationships and provide continuity of care. Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals accommodating special diets, scheduled transportation to appointments and outings, housekeeping and laundry services, and all utilities included in their lifestyle.

Spacious floor plans—studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options—invite personalization with your own furnishings and décor, featuring granite countertops, walk-in closets, accessible bathrooms, and modern conveniences like WiFi and in-unit refrigerators. The community includes an event center, billiard room, computer center, crafts room, library, beauty and barber shop, and landscaped courtyards with secure access for memory care residents.

Care Services

• Independent Living: Active lifestyle with meals, activities, and scheduled transportation included
• Assisted Living: Personalized assistance with daily activities, medication management, and personal care; three meals daily with dietary accommodations
• Memory Care: Specialized programming and secure environment with 24-hour trained staff support; person-centered medication program and secure courtyards

Amenities & Services

• 20 meals per week (Independent Living); three meals daily plus snacks (Assisted Living)
• Life in Motion engagement programming
• 24-hour staffing and emergency call systems throughout
• FEMA-approved safe rooms and storm shelter
• Event Center for gatherings and entertainment
• Beauty and barber shop services
• Common areas: billiard room, computer center, crafts room, library
• Landscaped courtyards with comfortable seating and secure access
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
• All utilities, cable, and phone service included
• Scheduled transportation to shopping, churches, and medical appointments
• Registered Nurse Consultant available