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Ballard Nursing Center
201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ballard Nursing Center, in Ada, Oklahoma, is certified for 73 beds under for-profit, individual ownership and belongs to the Ihs Management Consultants chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 14, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), below the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 75.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pontotoc Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.7 | 24.7 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75.0% | 75.0% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,281 | $8,281 | $4,017 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 283 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Oklahoma average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Aug 2025, 27 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×7 E ×9 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0887 | Educate 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 | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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 | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oklahoma average. Turnover: nursing staff 75.0%, RNs 57.1%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Oklahoma median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 37.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.9% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Ihs Management Consultants (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ihs Holding Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/05/1997 |
| Ihs Management Consultants Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pontotoc County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Care Center | Ada | 85 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17.6 | — | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Jan Frances Care Centerabuse icon | Ada | 132 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 31.1 | $14K | 1 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Pontotoc County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ballard Nursing Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oklahoma median is 20 per facility.
Has Ballard Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ballard Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ballard Nursing Center?
It is part of the Ihs Management Consultants chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ihs Holding Inc and Ihs Management Consultants Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ballard Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.