Okemah Care Center
112 North Woody Guthrie · Okemah, OK · 74859 · 9186231126
76 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected September 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
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 June 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375420 · certified since November 25, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.