Checotah Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Checotah Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 20, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure hot liquids were served at a safe temperature for 2 (#1 and #2) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for handling of hot liquids.The assisted director of nursing identified four residents were at risk for burns with hot liquids.Findings:1.On 02/18/26 at 11:38 a.m., Res #1 was observed sitting at a table alone. They were observed to drink an unknown fluid from a brown coffee cup without a lid, and there was no lid observed on the table. On 02/19/26 at 3:55 p.m., a physician visit with Res #1 was observed. The physician described the wound as a 99% 1st degree and 1% 2nd degree burn.On 02/20/26 at 9:04 a.m., the surveyor obtained a temperature of the coffee as 160.9 degrees Fahrenheit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Nov 21, 2025

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure RN coverage for eight consecutive hours seven days per week during the month of October 2025. The administrator identified 43 residents resided in the facility. Findings:A facility schedule, dated October 2025, showed no RN was scheduled to work on 10/10/25, 10/11/25, 10/12/25, 10/17/25, 10/18/25, or 10/19/25.On 10/30/25 at 8:30 a.m., the administrator stated they did not have an RN working in the facility on those days.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF607Aug 9, 2024

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy regarding an allegation of abuse which has the potential to affect all residents. The director of nursing identified 29 residents who resided in the facility. Findings: The Reporting Resident Abuse policy, undated, documented in part, Should the allegations be true, the employee(s) will be terminated from employment. Records of the allegations will be filed in the accused employee's personnel record. An Incident Report Form, dated 06/02/24, documented Res #23 reported the evening the gospel singers were to perform at the facility, CNA #1 took them out on the front porch prior to the singing. Res #23 reported CNA #1 started cursing, saying God damn, fuck, and shit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF610Aug 9, 2024

  Based on record review, and interview, the facility failed to complete a investigation regarding an allegation of abuse which has the potential to affect all residents. The director of nursing identified 29 residents who resided in the facility. Findings: The Reporting Resident Abuse policy, undated, documented in part, The facility must complete an incident report form .and include when possible statements of any witnesses. An Incident Report Form, dated 06/02/24, documented Res #23 reported the evening the gospel singers were to perform at the facility, CNA #1 took them out on the front porch prior to the singing. Res #23 reported CNA #1 started cursing, saying God damn, fuck, and shit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 3, 2023

  Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure food was served in a sanitary manner. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, documented 35 residents resided in the facility. It documented 1 resident who had a feeding tube. Findings: 1. On 06/29/23 at 12:02 p.m., the stacked lid covers for the rectangle trays were observed to be wet when used to cover meals for the hall cart. The DM was asked if the covers should be wet. The DM stated they should not be wet and at that time stopped the cooks from using them. The DM stated the cooking utensils could not be dried with a cloth. At that time the staff changed to plating the meal on round plates. […]