Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
614 E Cherrie Street · Tahlequah, OK · 74465 · 9184562573
125 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Bridges Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · 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 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 1, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 1, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375124 · certified since August 4, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.