Riverside Health Services in Arkoma, OK has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating despite reported staffing above the federal benchmark (5.09 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty, $43,020 in fines over the last 24 months, and inspection citations related to pressure ulcer care, timely notification, and nurse aide training.
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $43,020recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0903.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
1.40
Nurse aides
3.38
Weekend nursing
4.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
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
—8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
14.1%11.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%2.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%5.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
48.6%50%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.4%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%4.5%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%91.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—53.5%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained or retrained before working. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 729 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(4) — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $43,020 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $43,020 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 6, 2025
$43,020
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
40.1 residents on an average day (72% of 56 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.