Checotah, OK

Checotah Nursing Center

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $68,445 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

321 Southeast 2nd Street, Checotah, OK

(918) 473-2251

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 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

82

Certified beds

Average residents

43

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

74%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 5.2
2.3
2.9 pts worse
1.9
3.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 5.0
2.9
2.1 pts worse
1.8
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
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
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 13.9%
4.5%
9.4 pts worse
3.3%
10.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.6%
3.3%
0.7 pts better
11.4%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
3.6%
0.5 pts worse
5.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.2%
25.3%
0.9 pts worse
19.6%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.5%
18.6%
5.1 pts better
16.7%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.5%
15.5%
8 pts better
16.3%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.2%
14.1%
5.1 pts worse
14.9%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5.6%
2.1%
3.5 pts worse
1.0%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
2.8%
1 pts worse
1.7%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.5%
17.8%
7.3 pts better
19.8%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
5.1%
3.2 pts better
5.1%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
75.0%
20.1 pts better
81.7%
13.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 29.1%
17.1%
12 pts worse
12.0%
17.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
1.9%
1.9 pts worse
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.9%
27.0%
3.1 pts better
23.9%
About the same
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-12 · Fire 2025-12-12

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-09 · Fire 2024-08-09

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-03 · Fire 2023-07-03

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-02-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

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 2026-02-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-02-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2026-02-23

C · Minimal harm 2025-12-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-02-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2024-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-01-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2026-02-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-21

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 2025-12-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-14

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 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-22

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 2024-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-22

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-04-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-08-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-08-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2023-08-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$68,445 2024-08-09

Fine

Fine · fine $68,445

Fine

$0 2024-08-09

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-20 · 19 days

19 day denial

Ownership

Abbott Family LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2016-11-01
Abbott, Barney

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2016-11-01
Abbott, Jalee

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-11-01
Cohea Limited Partners, LP

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2016-11-01
Nixon, Rodney

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-11-01
Risman, Dandy

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2016-11-01

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Health
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Staffing
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3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $3,145 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies

Overall
3 / 5
Health
4 / 5
Staffing
1 / 5
Fines
$3,145

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