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Bell Avenue Nursing Center
2301 Bell Avenue, Elk City, OK 73644
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.
Bell Avenue Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Elk City, Oklahoma, certified for 90 beds and caring for about 53 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 3, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 7.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 21.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $31K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Beckham Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.8 | 9.0 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.6% | 43.2% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $31,008 | $0 | $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: 26 Mar 2025, 1 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: H ×1 D ×3 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2025 |
| 17 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | H | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | Fine | $31,008 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oklahoma average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.6%, RNs —; 0 administrators 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 | 16.7% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.0% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.3% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Bell Ave Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Skyblue Healthcare (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Edge Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/06/2023 |
| Rivers Edge Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 10/01/2023 |
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 Beckham County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hensley Nursing & Rehab | Sayre | 67 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9.0 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Elk City | 118 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Beckham County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bell Avenue Nursing Center been cited for?
7 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 Bell Avenue Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $31K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bell Avenue Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bell Avenue Nursing Center?
It is part of the Skyblue Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Rivers Edge Operations LLC and Rivers Edge Partners LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bell Avenue Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 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.