Nowata Nursing Center

Name: Nowata Nursing Center
Address: 436 SOUTH JOE, Nowata, OK, 74048, US
Telephone: 9182732236

436 South Joe, Nowata, OK 74048 · Nowata County · 65 certified beds · avg 32 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1998

Part of chain: OKLAHOMA NURSING HOMES, LTD. (7 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.85

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (18)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Nov 21, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Nov 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Nov 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Nov 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 21, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Nov 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Aug 3, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 26, 2021	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	9	E
2023	1	D
2024	7	F
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Oklahoma avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.85	4.58	3.95	top 33% in Oklahoma; top 16% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.55	0.41	0.69	top 19% in Oklahoma; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.87	4.16	3.50	top 17% in Oklahoma; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.37	0.28	0.48	top 18% in Oklahoma; bottom 46% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	53.5	55.5	45.8	top 44% in Oklahoma; bottom 28% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	53.6	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.18, RN 0.48, weekend 4.20. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Brown, Jack	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Cheek, Barnie	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Cheek, Sandra	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Estep, Patsy	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Haskins, Lloyd	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
McGrew, Justin	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Midwest Nursing Homes, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Tubbs, Steven	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	07/01/2024
Brown, Jack	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Huxall, Mary	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
McGrew, Justin	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/11/2024
Oklahoma Nursing Homes, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/11/2024
Oklahoma Nursing Homes, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/07/2025
Oklahoma Nursing Homes, LTD	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/11/2024
Oklahoma Nursing Homes, LTD	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/07/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Osage Nursing Home, LLC	0.3 mi	Nowata, OK	★★★☆☆	3/5
Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc	15.0 mi	Bartlesville, OK	★★★★★	4/5
Heritage Villa Care & Rehab Center	16.0 mi	Bartlesville, OK	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Community	16.6 mi	Bartlesville, OK	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Forrest Manor Nursing Center	17.6 mi	Dewey, OK	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Medicalodges Dewey	17.9 mi	Dewey, OK	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 375354.

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Visit checklist — Nowata Nursing Center

436 South Joe, Nowata, OK 74048 · 9182732236

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 375354 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)