Saint Katharine Drexel Retirement Center, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, welcomes seniors to a warm, faith-based community in El Reno where independence and dignity are paramount. With 65 thoughtfully designed private apartments—including a specialized care unit—residents enjoy personalized assistance tailored to their individual needs rather than unnecessary intervention, allowing them to maintain control over their lives and finances.

The community emphasizes a social model of care, recognizing the diverse interests and abilities of each resident. A dedicated Activities Director curates monthly outings and social events, while residents actively participate in decisions shaping their experience. Whether enjoying a meal in the restaurant-style dining room, exploring the library with its fireplace and piano, or relaxing in beautifully landscaped enclosed courtyards, residents find enrichment at every turn. Saint Katharine Drexel’s inclusive transportation service—operated by professional, courteous staff—provides scheduled group outings for shopping and recreation, plus complimentary local medical appointments and nominal-fee out-of-town trips, ensuring residents maintain their freedom and independence.

What sets this community apart is its commitment to the whole person: comprehensive health oversight, 24-hour trained staff access, medication management, and personalized care plans developed collaboratively with residents, families, and physicians. The all-inclusive monthly rent covers housing, three daily restaurant-style meals, housekeeping and laundry service, utilities, cable television, and activities—with no endowment or expensive buy-in fees, allowing residents to preserve their savings and move with just 30 days’ notice.

Care services

• Assisted living with personalized care plans developed by the Director of Resident Care Services
• Medication management and supervised administration
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Escorts to meals and activities
• Health status reviews and 24-hour access to trained staff
• Specialized care unit for residents requiring additional support

Amenities

• Private apartments in studio and three-bedroom suite floor plans with individual climate control and kitchenettes
• Three daily meals served restaurant-style with special occasion dining
• On-site beauty and barber services
• Library with fireplace, family kitchen/dining area, billiards table, and piano
• Exercise area and multiple social spaces
• Beautifully landscaped enclosed courtyards
• Social, educational, spiritual, and recreational activities plus exercise programs
• Professional transportation service for medical appointments, group outings, shopping, and recreation
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
• All utilities, cable television, and snacks included in monthly rent