Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1400 North Waverly · Ponca City, OK · 74601 · 5807626668
157 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
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 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
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 October 14, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2019 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375439 · certified since June 14, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.