Nowata Nursing Center
Nowata, Oklahoma · CCN 375354
18 surveys since 2011, 2 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 95
- Surveys
- 18
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 65
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- OKLAHOMA NURSING HOMES, LTD.
- County
- Nowata · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1998
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=18, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Jan 30, 2026
283 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.18 | 3.80 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.48 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 53.5% | 53.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D422.2% | E1372.2% | F15.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7582×
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.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5761×
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- F5821×
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Nowata Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Nov 21, 2024
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide staffing data to CMS for the third quarter of 2024. The ADON stated 34 residents resided at the facility. Findings: A PBJ Staffing Data Report for the third quarter of 2024 (04/01/24 through 06/30/24) documented the facility had failed to submit the mandated staffing data for that quarter. On 11/20/24 at 1:50 p.m., the administrator stated they were the person who put in the data for the third quarter. They stated they had not followed up to ensure the data have been uploaded to CMS. They stated the person who usually uploaded the data had been out ill and they had put in the data remotely. They stated the business office manager would put in the data in the future.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF582Nov 21, 2024
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide accurate CMS-10055 forms to residents who discharged from part A services for two (#31 and #32) of three sampled residents reviewed for accurate skilled services beneficiary notices. The ADON reported four residents had discharged from skilled services in the previous six months. Findings: An undated facility document titled, Form Instructions Skill Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) Form CMS-10055 (2024), read in part, The SNF ABN provides information to the patient so that [they] can decide whether or not to get the care that may not be paid for by Medicare and assume financial responsibility. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Nov 21, 2024
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure: a. an antianxiety medication was not prescribed on an as needed basis without a 14-day limit or a physician's explanation why it should be used beyond 14 days for one (#24); and b. gradual dose reductions were recommended or attempted for antidepressants for two (#17 and #30) of five sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The ADON reported 27 residents at the facility were prescribed psychotropic medications. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Nov 21, 2024
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure kitchen staff with beards wore beard guards while preparing food for the resident. The ADON stated 34 residents at the facility routinely ate meals provided by the facility kitchen staff. Findings: On 11/18/24 at 8:10 a.m., the facility's dietary manager and dietary aide #1 were observed working in the kitchen where food items were being prepared. Each had a beard and were not wearing beard guards. On 11/18/24 at 11:03 a.m., the facility's dietary manager and dietary aide #1 were observed in the food preparation area. They were not wearing beard guards. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Nov 21, 2024
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to implement a policy related to enhanced barrier precautions to prevent the spread of MDROs in the facility. The ADON reported 34 residents resided in the facility. Findings: A facility Enhanced Barrier Precautions policy, revised 07/21/22, read in part, The expanded use of PPE .during high-contact care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms [MDRO] to or from staff hands or clothing or indirectly transferred from resident/client to resident/client during high-contact activities Use Enhanced Barrier Precautions when providing care to any resident/client with an indwelling medical device or colonized infection with an MDRO. On 11/18/24 at 8:30 a.m., a tour of the facility was conducted. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 95 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 30, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Nov 21, 2024Standard7 findings
- Aug 3, 2023Standard1 finding
- May 26, 2021Standard and complaint9 findings
- Feb 27, 2019Standard3 findings
- Jan 16, 2018Standard12 findings
- Aug 21, 2017Complaint4 findings
- Jul 27, 2017Complaint4 findings
Show the 10 earlier surveys
- Nov 9, 2016Standard1 finding
- Jan 3, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Sep 10, 2015Standard10 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 22, 2014Standard and complaint11 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 25, 2014Complaint3 findings
- Nov 21, 2013—8 findings
- Jun 19, 2013—1 finding
- Jan 10, 2013—5 findings
- Mar 8, 2012—4 findings
- Mar 16, 2011—10 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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