Registered name: SEQUOYAH POINTE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
TAHLEQUAH, OK · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★4 of 5 overall
Grace Living Center - Tahlequah East Shawnee has an overall 4-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 2 stars for quality measures. It reported 3.32 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, resident environment, and assistance with daily living.
Last inspection: May 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3227.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.26
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
1.98
Weekend nursing
3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
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
14.3%18.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%4.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%4.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.1%23.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
8.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23%25.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.3%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
—96.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.2%91.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Part of BRIDGES HEALTH · 34 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
58.1 residents on an average day (46% of 125 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 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.