Nowata Nursing Center
436 South Joe, Nowata, OK 74048 · (918) 273-2236
For profit - Limited Liability company · 65 certified beds
Nowata Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 7 citations (the Oklahoma average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 21, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.November 21, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.November 21, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.November 21, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 21, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.November 21, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.November 21, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 30, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.18 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 32.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Osage Nursing Home, LLC Nowata · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Barnsdall Nursing Home Barnsdall · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc Bartlesville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Villa Care & Rehab Center Bartlesville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Community Bartlesville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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