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BALLARD NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ADA, Oklahoma)

201 WEST 5TH STREET, ADA, Oklahoma 74820

Phone: 5804361414

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
73
Avg Residents/Day
58.6
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Pontotoc
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOklahoma AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.350.34+0.01
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.003.82-0.81
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover78.8%55.4%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-28Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-09Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$8,281
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-05-20Fine$8,281-

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