Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center
5170 South Vandalia, Tulsa, OK 74135 · (918) 496-3963
For profit - Limited Liability company · 106 certified beds
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 2 citations (the Oklahoma average is 6.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $15,766 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. | ★★★★★ 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 November 26, 2024 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 26, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.November 26, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 10, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 10, 2025 · F0610 · 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.May 15, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.November 1, 2023 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 1, 2023 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,766May 15, 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 | 3.85 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.90 | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 84.8% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 106 |
| Average residents per day | 77.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Covenant Living at Inverness Tulsa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Villages at Southern Hills Tulsa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ignite Medical Resort Tulsa, LLC Tulsa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Woods, Inc. Tulsa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Zarrow Pointe Tulsa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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