A Community Hub for Healthy, Independent Living

As Tulsa’s senior population continues to grow, so does the need for spaces that support health, independence, and meaningful connection. The Roma Berry Center brings together three of LIFE Senior Services’ signature programs within a single campus, creating a welcoming destination where older adults can access wellness, healthcare, education, recreation, and social opportunities in one place.

The project transformed and expanded the former Bates Elementary School into a vibrant 39,000-square-foot community hub on a nine-acre campus. Through thoughtful adaptive reuse, the existing building was given new purpose while creating room for future growth and expanding LIFE Senior Services’ ability to serve older adults throughout the Tulsa region.

Learn more about LIFE Senior Services here.

Three Programs, One Mission

The Roma Berry Center was carefully planned to support three distinct programs, each serving a different stage of healthy aging while sharing a common mission of helping older adults live independently for as long as possible.

Active Senior Center + Pickleball Courts
Designed for adults 50 and older, the Active Senior Center encourages lifelong wellness through fitness, recreation, arts, education, and social activities. Flexible gathering spaces, classrooms, creative studios, dining areas, and the adjacent activity center create opportunities for members to stay active, learn new skills, and build lasting friendships.

The campus also includes the new AR and Mary Louise Tandy Foundation Activity Center featuring indoor pickleball courts, one of the region’s fastest-growing recreational activities for older adults. Designed to encourage movement, wellness, and social interaction, the facility expands opportunities for year-round recreation while reinforcing the Roma Berry Center’s mission of helping seniors stay active, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about membership, current programs, and tours here.

Adult Day Health
The Adult Day Health program provides a safe, engaging environment for older adults who benefit from daytime health monitoring, personal care, therapeutic activities, and social interaction. Purpose-designed spaces support both participants and caregivers by providing comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.

LIFE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
LIFE PACE delivers coordinated medical, therapy, rehabilitation, and support services that help qualifying older adults continue living safely in their own homes. Clinical spaces within the Roma Berry Center allow healthcare providers and support staff to deliver comprehensive care while remaining connected to the broader campus community.

Together, these programs create far more than a senior center. The Roma Berry Center is a place where healthcare, recreation, lifelong learning, and community come together—helping older adults remain active, connected, and independent while creating a flexible campus prepared to serve Tulsa for years to come.

FAQ: LIFE Senior Services Roma Berry Center

Q: What is the Roma Berry Center?
A: The Roma Berry Center is a community hub operated by LIFE Senior Services that brings together wellness, healthcare, recreation, and support services for older adults on a single campus.

Q: What programs are housed at the Roma Berry Center?
A: The center is home to the Active Senior Center, Adult Day Health program, and LIFE PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), each serving different needs while supporting healthy, independent aging.

Q: Is the Roma Berry Center an adaptive reuse project?
A: Yes. The project transformed and expanded the former Bates Elementary School into a modern senior services campus, giving the existing building new life while preserving resources through adaptive reuse.

Q: Who can use the Active Senior Center?
A: The Active Senior Center serves adults age 50 and older with fitness, recreation, arts, education, and social programming designed to promote active, healthy living.

Q: How does the Roma Berry Center support independent living?
A: By combining healthcare, wellness, recreation, and social services in one location, the center helps older adults remain active, connected, and living independently for as long as possible.

Q: What is the A.R. and Mary Louise Tandy Foundation Activity Center?
A: The A.R. and Mary Louise Tandy Foundation Activity Center is part of LIFE’s Active Senior Center at the Roma Berry Center. The facility includes indoor pickleball courts, basketball, fitness equipment, and flexible recreation spaces designed to help adults ages 50 and older stay active, healthy, and connected.

Q: How can I join the Active Senior Center at the Roma Berry Center?
A: Membership is open to adults ages 50 and older and includes access to the A.R. and Mary Louise Tandy Foundation Activity Center, fitness classes, pickleball, arts programs, educational opportunities, social events, and many other activities. Visitors can also tour the Senior Center and Activity Center before joining.

Learn more about membership, current programs, and tours here.