Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center
1001 South George Nigh Expressway · McAlester, OK · 74501 · 9184237373
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Mgm Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $31,460 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 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 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2023
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 December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 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 December 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected June 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 5, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 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 15, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 5, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $31,460 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375340 · certified since May 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.