U.S. News & World Report Survey and Award 2025-2026

Happy news!  In November 2025, 74% of our families and residents joined an anonymous online U.S. News & World Report survey on Shady Oaks.  The survey team said our 99% overall score was the highest they had ever seen.  Here are some great survey comments about Shady Oaks:

Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

   “Shady Oaks is a blessing.  I know of no other facility where I could get the level of care and the level of caring that I receive here.  I pray that I can live here for the rest of my life.”

   “Tyson and his staff are incredible, loving and so supportive.  Nursing staff is top notch!”

   “When we moved my mother-in-law to Shady Oaks, it was the first time in many years we felt confident that she would be safe if we went on vacation.”

Strong Nursing👩🏼‍⚕️

   “I believe this is the greatest strength of all at Shady Oaks; my mom is always well groomed, well fed, and comfortable, even though bedridden and non-verbal.”

   “The Licensed Nursing staff is excellent.  They truly go above and beyond in their care for residents.  They are extremely compassionate and attentive to everyone.  We are grateful…”

   “Caregiving is exceptional and unique among assisted living facilities.”

Cozy 🎉

   “I am impressed with the warmth that I feel when I walk in there!…  Everyone truly cares!”

   “Maria and Tammy are awesome providing recreation activities for the residents.”

   “Very clean facility and the staff is wonderful.”

   “I would say that the love, care, attentiveness, and overall positive environment is well beyond anything we ever experienced in my father’s prior assisted living communities.”

Loyal ❤️

   “Tyson is always available, friendly and knowledgeable; he truly cares about his residents.”

   “They are conscientious when feeding my sister and don’t rush her.”

   “So helpful and patient… Have answered many questions with kindness and attentiveness.”

   “I am grateful…  I want everyone to know my responses are honest.  I believe this is a great place – even when I complain.  I trust Shady Oaks.”