Wewoka Healthcare Center
1400 West First Street · Wewoka, OK · 74884 · 4052573393
87 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
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.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$387,412 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
87% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.17 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 87% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $387,412 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 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 December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 10, 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 August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 18, 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 June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 13, 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 May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 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 May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 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 May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Fine | $130,240 |
| August 16, 2025 | Fine | $101,244 |
| August 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| April 21, 2025 | Fine | $155,928 |
| May 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 375303 · certified since April 22, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.