EMERALD CARE CENTER TULSA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection results and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is rated 2 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; fines totaled $22,975 in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: November 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $22,975recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.476.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.30
Licensed practical nurses
0.84
Nurse aides
2.33
Weekend nursing
3.24
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 74%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16%16.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.6%15.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%4.1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
30%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%4.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.5%29.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.3%21.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
34%24.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—7.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
5.4%5.7%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,975 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 10 fines · $91,783 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2024
$22,975
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 19, 2024
2 days
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
$13,762
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Sep 25, 2023
$13,762
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
$4,587
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of EMERALD HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 1.4 stars avg
Occupancy
59.8 residents on an average day (51% of 118 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.