Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center
1001 South George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501 · (918) 423-7373
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Oklahoma average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $31,460 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 February 28, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 28, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 28, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.February 28, 2025 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 28, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 28, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 28, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 28, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 28, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 28, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 28, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 25, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 24, 2023 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 24, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $31,460February 28, 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 | 3.29 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 67.7% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 61.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mitchell Care & Rehab Center McAlester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- New Hope Retirement & Care Center McAlester · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- McAlester Nursing & Rehab McAlester · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Hills Living & Rehabilitation Center McAlester · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Beare Manor Hartshorne · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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