Oklahoma › Harper County › Buffalo
Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy
111 Walnut Drive, Buffalo, OK 73834
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.
Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, is certified for 76 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Bridges Health chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.6 per 100 beds, fewer 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 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Oklahoma median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 52.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Harper Co. median | Oklahoma median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 5 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.6 | 6.6 | 21.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.4% | 52.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $4,017 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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, 7 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×1 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | 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 | 16 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2023 |
| 6 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2023 |
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 52.4%, 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 | 9.8% | 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 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.8% | 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 | 5.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: Western Nursing Home 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.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy been cited for?
5 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 Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Oklahoma median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
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 Western Skilled Nursing and Therapy last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Dec 2023; 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.