Bell Avenue Nursing Center
2301 Bell Avenue · Elk City, OK · 73644 · 5802253335
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Skyblue Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $31,008 |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $31,008 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375399 · certified since September 17, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.