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Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy
201 West Walnut, Tecumseh, OK 74873
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.
Certified for 100 beds, Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy serves Tecumseh in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2003.
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 4.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 21.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pottawatomie Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 26 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.0 | 28.9 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 48.3% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,246 | $4,017 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 27 Mar 2025, 16 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | 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 | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Oklahoma average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 60.0%; 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 | 6.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 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: Tecumseh Operations, Llc. Chain: Bridges Health (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/31/2020 |
| Bridges Esop, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
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 Pottawatomie County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency Skilled Nursing and Therapy | Shawnee | 110 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 13.6 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Mcloud Nursing Center | Mcloud | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | — | 13 Jun 2024 |
| The Golden Rule Home | Shawnee | 83 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 28.9 | $10K | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Shawnee Care Center | Shawnee | 114 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 47.4 | $22K | 18 May 2026 |
| Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home | Shawnee | 161 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 11.8 | $44K | 10 Apr 2025 |
All 6 facilities in Pottawatomie County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Oklahoma median is 20 per facility.
Has Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
It is part of the Bridges Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust and Bridges Esop, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 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.