Emerald Care Center Southwest LLC
5600 South Walker, Oklahoma City, OK 73109 · (405) 632-7771
For profit - Individual · 112 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.
Emerald Care Center Southwest LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 8 citations (the Oklahoma average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 13, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 13, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 13, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 13, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 13, 2024 · F0761 · 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.December 13, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 13, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.December 13, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 13, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 20 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 14, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 14, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 9, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 9, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.April 9, 2025 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.April 9, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.April 9, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 9, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.October 12, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 17, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 17, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 17, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 5, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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 5, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.February 5, 2024 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.February 5, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 5, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278April 9, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 3 daysStarting May 2, 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 | 3.33 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.8% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 66.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Health Center at Concordia Oklahoma City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cross Timbers Nursing and Rehabilitation Oklahoma City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Epworth Villa Health Services Oklahoma City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mid-Del Skilled Nursing and Therapy Oklahoma City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St. Ann's Skilled Nursing and Therapy Oklahoma City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Emerald Care Center Southwest LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.