Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-26 · Fire 2025-03-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Elk City, OK
Bell Avenue Nursing Center
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $31,008 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2301 Bell Avenue, Elk City, OK
(580) 225-3335
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
53
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Rivers Edge Operations
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-09-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Total nurse hours
0.00
All reported nurse hours
Licensed hours
0.00
RN + LPN hours
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
Weekend RN hours
0.00
Weekend registered nurse coverage
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.00
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
0.00
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
0.00
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 56% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,973
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
37.92
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9911
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
1.57
Baseline 18.23% · Performance 20.70% · Measure score 1.57 · Achievement 1.57 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.61
Baseline 6.29% · Performance 7.05% · Measure score 2.61 · Achievement 2.61 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
8.04
Baseline 100.00% · Performance 35.85% · Measure score 8.04 · Achievement 6.81 · Improvement 8.04
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.95
Baseline 4.42 hours · Performance 3.92 hours · Measure score 2.95 · Achievement 2.95 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.65% |
10.72%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 74 · Observed rate 10.81% · Lower 95% interval 7.5% |
| Discharge to community | 56% |
50.57%
5.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 52.73% · Lower 95% interval 44% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.15 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 50 |
| Falls with major injury | 4% |
0.77%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 50 |
| Discharge self-care score | 58.62% |
53.69%
4.9 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 29 |
| Discharge mobility score | 58.62% |
50.94%
7.7 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 29 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 8% |
2.29%
5.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 50 · Adjusted rate 6.02% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.05% |
7.12%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 53 · Observed rate 7.55% · Lower 95% interval 4.86% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 62 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 12.87% |
42%
29.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 101 |
| Discharge function score | 68.97% |
56.45%
12.5 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 29 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 18.18% |
25.2%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 22 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.0 |
2.9
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.0 · Observed 4.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
90.3%
9.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.6%
5.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.0% |
4.5%
3.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% |
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
11.4%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.7% |
3.6%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.1% |
25.3%
4.2 pts better
|
19.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 37.8% · 4Q avg 21.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.1% |
18.6%
7.5 pts better
|
16.7%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.6% |
15.5%
0.9 pts better
|
16.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.0% |
14.1%
4.1 pts better
|
14.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.5% |
2.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.8%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.4% |
17.8%
9.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.3% · Q2 23.6% · Q3 36.6% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 27.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.6% |
5.1%
4.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 9.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
75.0%
20.7 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.6% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 95.9% · Q4 95.7% · 4Q avg 95.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 27.3% |
17.1%
10.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
15.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 27.3% · Observed 30.6% · Expected 12.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% |
1.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
74.0%
23.6 pts better
|
79.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.2% |
27.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.2% · Observed 33.3% · Expected 28.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-01 · Fire 2023-12-01
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-05 · Fire 2023-01-05
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-01
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2023-02-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-02-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-09
C · Minimal harm
2023-01-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-03
H · Actual harm
2024-08-22
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-22
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-20
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-05
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-02-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$31,008
2024-08-22
Fine
Fine · fine $31,008
Fine
Ownership
Rivers Edge Operations LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ganz, David
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Ganz, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ganz, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kravetz, Avrohom
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Oelbaum, Yitzchok
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Oelbaum, Yitzchok
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Oelbaum, Yitzchok
Corporate Officer · Individual
Retter, S. Aryeh
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Rivers Edge Partners LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Thiessen, Trever
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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