The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
NOWATA NURSING CENTER
NOWATA, OK · Medicare-certified · 65 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
NOWATA NURSING CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 2-star quality rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1792 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1792.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 2.72
- Weekend nursing
- 4.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—3.1%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%4.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
44.4%7.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—32.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.3%17.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.8%2.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.1%48%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
20%9.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—87%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to give residents clear notice about what Medicare or Medicaid would cover and what costs they might have to pay themselves. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 582 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 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 and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2024
Now operated by Nowata Ltc LLC, previously Nowata Nursing Center, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of OKLAHOMA NURSING HOMES, LTD. · 7 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 32.3 residents on an average day (50% of 65 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.