Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-21 · Fire 2024-11-21
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Buffalo, OK
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
111 Walnut Drive, Buffalo, OK
(580) 735-2415
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
76
Certified beds
Average residents
27
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Bridges Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.59
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.62
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.29
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 6.6 |
2.9
3.7 pts worse
|
1.8
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.0% |
90.3%
7.7 pts better
|
93.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
94.6%
1.7 pts better
|
95.5%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% |
4.5%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
3.6%
3.6 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.1% |
25.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.6% |
18.6%
1 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 4.1% |
0.1%
4 pts worse
|
0.1%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 2.6% |
15.5%
12.9 pts better
|
16.3%
13.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.3% |
14.1%
2.8 pts better
|
14.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.1%
2.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
2.8%
1.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.3% |
17.8%
14.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.7% |
5.1%
2.4 pts better
|
5.1%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.7% |
75.0%
10.7 pts better
|
81.7%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-07 · Fire 2023-12-07
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-06 · Fire 2023-01-06
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-21
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-07
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 2024-02-20
C · Minimal harm
2023-01-06
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-16
C · Minimal harm
2023-01-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-07
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 2023-12-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
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 2023-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Bridges Esop, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bridges Esop, Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Coble, William
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Coble, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Deroin, Kristy
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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