Southern Oaks Care Center
1401 4th Street · Pawnee, OK · 74058 · 9187622515
82 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Phoenix Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $3,174 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
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 May 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2023
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 August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375378 · certified since March 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.