Checotah Nursing Center
321 Southeast 2nd Street · Checotah, OK · 74426 · 9184732251
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $102,895 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$102,895 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
67% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $102,895 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · 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 December 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 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 November 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 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 October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 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 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $34,450 |
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $68,445 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375140 · certified since August 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.