Ballard Nursing Center
201 West 5th Street · Ada, OK · 74820 · 5804361414
73 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Ihs Management Consultants
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,740 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 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 October 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
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 April 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $12,740 |
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 375263 · certified since August 4, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.