Metropolitan Better Living Center

Metropolitan Better Living Center is an adult day care center in Oklahoma City, OK, dedicated to enhancing the independence and well-being of developmentally-disabled and senior adults. The center offers weekday services focused on person-centered care, including health care coordination by registered nurses, certified medical assistants, and certified nursing assistants, as well as daily nutrition and socialization programs. Transportation is provided through the Metro Access Transportation program, utilizing five wheelchair- and ambulatory-accessible vans. The center also operates an evening respite program, expanded through a national Alzheimer’s Association Community Dementia Respite Innovation Grant, offering care until 10:30 p.m. to support caregivers during the challenging “sundowning” phase. Serving individuals with cognitive and physical challenges, the center is recognized for its high-quality, compassionate care, reflected in its 4.70 rating from 19 reviews.

The center was founded in 1991 by Mrs. Juanita Davis and is now led by her daughter, Jacquelyn Parks, who continues her mother’s mission with a vision to expand services, strengthen the board, grow the physical campus, and establish an endowment. The organization emphasizes dignity, family support, and community integration, with programming designed to delay institutionalization and reduce caregiver burnout. Through the CDRI grant, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living, the center has implemented a nationally recognized model of evening dementia care, filling a critical gap in local services.

Located on NE 37th Street, the center sits about a mile from McNabb Park and is near North Lincoln Boulevard and the Oklahoma City Housing Authority. It is situated just 0.1 miles from Northeast 36th Street and within easy reach of Hares Lincoln Boulevard and the McNabb and Hunt neighborhood.

The center is highly visible online, with a well-optimized website that search engines read cleanly and comprehensive business information consistently presented across platforms. This strong digital presence enhances its accessibility and credibility in the community.

By providing extended, specialized care for seniors and adults with cognitive challenges, Metropolitan Better Living Center plays a vital role in sustaining independence and strengthening families across Oklahoma City.