Shawnee Colonial Estates
Nursing home in Shawnee, OK
- 161 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 on 1 role
- Hiring nights
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 1, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would practice at Shawnee Colonial Estates, a 161-bed nursing home on West Federal Street in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The work sits in long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation, with 24-hour nursing, PT/OT, and medication management on the floor.
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
You join a long-term care, memory care, and rehab floor where staff repeatedly describe teamwork and a cohesive, supportive culture.
For experienced nursesSources
Full-time team members get tuition assistance and professional development help while you learn skilled nursing work.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025Source: shawneecolonialestates.comShawnee keeps average local commutes around 13 minutes and sits about 35 minutes east of downtown OKC, with lower housing costs than the metro.
If you are moving hereSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Professional Development Assistance available to Full Time Team Members
Shawnee Colonial Estates · employer research
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As of 2025Source: shawneecolonialestates.com- Tuition support
Tuition Assistance available to Full Time Team Members
Shawnee Colonial Estates · employer research
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As of 2025Source: shawneecolonialestates.com- Scheduling
Full Time Night Shift CNA role posted; part-time team members eligible for 401(k)
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Benefits
Full-time: PTO, major medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, voluntary life, employer-paid life, tuition assistance, 401(k), professional development. Part-time eligible for 401(k). $2,500 sign-on bonus listed for full-time night shift CNA.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$28.74/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse hourly rate (Indeed salary estimate from employees/users/ads)
As of 2025
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- Sign-on bonus
$2500 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time Night Shift CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant
As of 2025
The units
Long-term care / Skilled nursing
Nursing home with 161 certified beds offering long-term care, memory care, and rehabilitation; total nurse HPRD ~3.69.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: allnurses.comSource 2: womenschoiceaward.comSource 3: nursa.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and supportive culture
- Staff highlight teamwork, cohesiveness, supportive environment, fair pay, and chance to learn; overall Indeed rating 4.0/5 from 14 reviews.
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As of 2025-12-12Source: indeed.com- Pay and benefits ratings
- Indeed detailed scores: work-life 4.0, management 3.9, culture 3.6, pay/benefits 3.3, job security/advancement 3.3.
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As of 2025-12-12Source: indeed.com- Resident care quality concerns
- Dietary aide described rude, non-compassionate, impatient staff and filthy night shift conditions.
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As of 2024-08-02Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Regulatory stress
- Administrator/RN called State Health Department dealings the most stressful part while praising teamwork and customer service.
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As of 2025-12-12Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
CMS-linked ratings sit near one star overall, with health inspection and staffing also in the one-to-two-star range and eight health deficiencies on record.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Shawnee, OK
Shawnee sits roughly 40 miles east of Oklahoma City, offering a small-town feel with access to metro amenities. Home to Oklahoma Baptist University and rooted in Native American heritage, this central Oklahoma community blends rural charm with suburban convenience—appealing for nurses seeking a quieter pace within reach of a major medical hub.
Browse roles in Shawnee- State price level · Oklahoma
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $936/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $55,815/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 3 roles, up to $2,500.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Shawnee Colonial Estates, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Shawnee Colonial Estates
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Shawnee Colonial Estates sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/shawnee-colonial-estates-nursing-home-r10333
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2025-12-12 · 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Shawnee-Colonial-Estates/reviews
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2025-12-12 · 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Shawnee-Colonial-Estates/locations/OK/Shawnee
Nursing here · as of 2025
- nursa.com/find-facilities/facilities-shawnee-ok
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-12-12 · 2025
- seniorsite.org/property/show/shawnee-colonial-estates-nursing-home
The short version, The hard parts · as of 2025-12-12 · 2025
- shawneecolonialestates.com/employment
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals/shawnee/shawnee-colonial-estates-nursing-home
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025-12-12 · 2025
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