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

436 SOUTH JOE, NOWATA, Oklahoma 74048

Phone: 9182732236

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
33.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Nowata
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOklahoma AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.490.34+0.15
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.803.82-0.01
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover62.3%55.4%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-21Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-21Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-21Pharmacy 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
2024-11-21Nutrition 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
2024-11-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-21Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-21Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-03Pharmacy 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
2021-05-26Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Nutrition 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
2021-05-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-11-21Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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