Nowata Nursing Center
436 South Joe · Nowata, OK · 74048 · 9182732236
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd.
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,587 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 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 January 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 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 September 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
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 August 1, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375354 · certified since October 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.