Hillcrest Manor Nursing Center
1210 South 6th Street · Blackwell, OK · 74631 · 5803633244
137 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $46,898 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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 |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $46,898 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025
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 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
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 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2022
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected January 16, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 4, 2025 | Fine | $46,898 |
| April 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 36 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375402 · certified since August 29, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.