Nowata Nursing Center
Nowata, Nowata County, Oklahoma · CCN 375354 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. (7 facilities, chain average 2.6 stars)
CMS rates Nowata Nursing Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 65 certified beds, 32 residents a day on average. 18 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.17917 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.47582 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.19679 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.5% |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-19 |
| 2024-11-21 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-11-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-19 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-31 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-15 |
| 2021-05-26 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0576 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
| 2021-05-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-08-01 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Nursing Homes, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-07 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-07 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-11 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-11 |
| Cheek, Barnie Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Cheek, Sandra Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Estep, Patsy Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Haskins, Lloyd Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Mcgrew, Justin Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Tubbs, Steven Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Brown, Jack Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Huxall, Mary Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Brown, Jack Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 2024-07-01 |
| Mcgrew, Justin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-11 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Nowata County.