The Carlstone Independent 55 Living in Norman, OK is an independent-living community that keeps a clear eye on residents’ medical safety. Each apartment is connected to a 24-hour emergency call system, and staff are on-site around the clock to coordinate a prompt response if help is needed. Scheduled wellness checks, blood-pressure monitoring, and transportation to local physicians and outpatient clinics are built into the service package, so routine medical follow-up remains convenient even for residents who no longer drive. While the setting is designed for active adults, the community maintains relationships with nearby hospitals and can arrange third-party home-health or therapy providers for residents who need short-term skilled services after surgery or illness.
Beyond the health safeguards, The Carlstone supports day-to-day independence through concierge services, weekly housekeeping, and complimentary laundry facilities. Scheduled transportation takes residents to pharmacies, medical offices, and rehabilitation centers as well as to shopping and social outings. A dedicated wellness coordinator organizes fitness classes and health-education seminars to help residents manage chronic conditions and stay active. Medication reminders are available for those who request them, and the front desk can facilitate telehealth appointments in the on-site media center, giving residents an additional layer of medical convenience without leaving the property.
Apartments and common areas are planned for accessibility and comfort. Floor plans range from ground-floor studios to larger units with full kitchens, and select layouts include wheelchair-accessible showers, central fireplaces, and private patios. All residences are air-conditioned and wired for high-speed internet and cable or satellite TV, while common spaces offer an indoor atrium, library, billiards lounge, ballroom, and piano lounge. The landscaped grounds feature walking paths, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, and multiple outdoor seating areas. Resident and guest parking is available in both uncovered and surface spots. Cats are welcome within stated weight limits, but not every unit permits pets, and not all apartments include every amenity listed above.
Dining is organized around flexibility and choice. Three meals a day are prepared by a professional chef and served restaurant-style, yet residents may opt for room service, café carry-out, or Anytime Dining if schedules conflict. Menus cover vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, gluten-free, low-sodium, no-sugar-added, and organic selections, with international dishes rotated regularly. Private dining rooms can be reserved for family events, and guest meals are available by reservation. Outdoor BBQs and picnics are scheduled when weather permits, and a bistro station stays open for snacks between meals.
Recreational and enrichment options are extensive. Residents can join Forever Fit sessions, chair yoga, tai chi, stretching classes, or work out in the fitness center. The activity calendar also includes art classes, cooking demonstrations, gardening club projects in the raised beds, Bible study, wine tastings, bridge and pinochle clubs, karaoke, Wii bowling, trivia nights, and live-music events. A dedicated game room, movie theater, and ballroom host regular dances, holiday parties, and educational speakers. Off-site day trips, community-service projects, and intergenerational programs keep residents connected with Norman and the surrounding area, while on-site live-well programs encourage lifelong learning and social engagement.
