Northwest Nursing Center
2801 Northwest 61st Street · Oklahoma City, OK · 73112 · 4058426601
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Southwest Ltc
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,062 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $10,062 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375520 · certified since June 10, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.