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University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory
1201 North Vinita Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464
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.
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory is a For-profit, partnership nursing home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, certified for 139 beds and caring for about 48 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 15 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 34.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.1 | 20.1 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.7% | 48.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 10 Mar 2025, 30 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 30 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 | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 30 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 | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | 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 | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2022 |
| 11 Oct 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 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 34.7%, RNs 42.9%; 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 | 7.3% | 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 | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.6% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: University Northwest 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 Cherokee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County Nursing Center | Tahlequah | 110 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 21.8 | — | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy | Tahlequah | 125 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 17.6 | — | 15 May 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory been cited for?
28 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 University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?
It is part of the Bridges Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. 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 University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 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.