Okemah Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

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

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 4, 2023

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form documented 38 residents resided at the facility. The form documented one resident with tube feeding. Findings: On 05/01/23 at 9:30 a.m., an initial tour of the kitchen and food storage areas was conducted. In the refrigerator macaroni salad was observed, which had been opened and served out of and was dated 04/22/23. A bag of shredded lettuce in a re-sealable bag was observed and was not dated. A thick amber liquid, labeled caramel and out of the original container was dated 04/23/22. A container labeled chili was observed with a date 04/19/23. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Sep 2, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program. This had the potential to effect 43 of 43 residents who resided at the facility. Findings: On 08/31/21 at 11:19 a.m., the dining area was observed. Four flies were observed on the first table on the left upon entrance into the dining room. The flies were crawling on the silverware and napkins. Flies were observed on the other dining tables. The flies were landing on the residents and crawling on the tables and chairs. At 11:22 a.m., seven flies were observed on the first table on the left upon entrance into the dining room. Three residents were sitting at the table, and one resident was swatting at the flies. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF695Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen (O2) tubing was labeled and dated for two, (26, and #36) of four residents sampled for respiratory care.The DON identified four residents that received oxygen therapy.Findings : On 02/23/26 at 12:35 p.m., Resident #26 was observed using oxygen tubing with a label dated 02/13/26. On 02/24/26 at 2:16 p.m., Resident #36 was observed using oxygen tubing with no label and without a date. An undated, Oxygen Concentrator Maintenance, read in part, All tubing will be changed weekly and PRN as needed for soiling. Tubing will be dated and initialed when completed.On 02/23/26 at 1:20 p.m., LPN #1 confirmed Resident #26 did use the oxygen and the label on the tubing was dated 02/13/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the temperature log was maintained for one of one medication refrigerators observed for proper temperature controls for medication storage. The administrator identified 42 residents resided in the facility. Findings:On 02/24/26 at 1:50 p.m., a tour of the medication room was conducted with CMA #1. The temperature log sheet for the month of February 2026, located on the front of the medication refrigerator, showed no documentation for 02/20/26, 02/21/26, 02/22/26, and 02/23/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview the facility failed to: a. Discard gloves and gown after exiting and returning to the resident room after catheter care. b. Ensure staff changed gloves and wore a gown during wound care for 2 (#2 and #35) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions. The administrator identified nine residents with enhanced barrier precautions. Findings: 1. On 02/25/26 at 11:50 a.m., LPN #1 obtained supplies to complete catheter care for Resident #2. LPN #1 donned a gown and a pair of gloves. Catheter care was completed. The LPN #1 exited the room with the soiled washcloths and emesis basin of soapy water still wearing the gown and gloves used when care was provided. […]