Ballard Nursing Center
201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820 · (580) 436-1414
For profit - Individual · 73 certified beds
Ballard Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 3 citations (the Oklahoma average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,281 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 28, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.August 28, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 28, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 28, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 20, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 27, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 27, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,281May 20, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Oklahoma average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.93 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 75% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 59.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ada Care Center Ada · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Jan Frances Care Center Ada · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Chandler Therapy & Living Center LLC Chandler · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Heartway at Heritage Village Health and Rehab Holdenville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Boyce Manor Nursing Home Holdenville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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