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Nowata Nursing Center
436 South Joe, Nowata, OK 74048
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.
Nowata Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Nowata, Oklahoma, certified for 65 beds and caring for about 32 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 1, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.7 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 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 53.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nowata Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 19 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.7 | 38.0 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.5% | 53.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $4,017 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 21 Nov 2024, 3 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Nov 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 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | 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 | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0625 | Notify 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 | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0727 | Have 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 | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
| 26 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2021 |
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 53.5%, RNs —; — 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 | 29.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 32.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.1% | 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: Nowata Ltc Llc. Chain: Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Nursing Homes, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2024 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2024 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
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 Nowata County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Nursing Home, LLC | Nowata | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 5 Feb 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Nowata County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nowata Nursing Center been cited for?
18 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 Nowata Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nowata Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nowata Nursing Center?
It is part of the Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Midwest Nursing Homes, LLC, Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Inc. and Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nowata Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 2024.
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.