Ballard Nursing Center
Ada, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375263) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (580) 436-1414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ballard Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Ballard Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.0%.
Ballard Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ballard Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The facility has been certified since August 1996 and is licensed for 73 beds, with an average of 59.5 residents. It is operated under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of the Ihs Management Consultants chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ballard Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.93 per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should independently verify current details, including staffing and inspection history, on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage provided at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ballard Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 75.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 73 beds and has an average of 59.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Ihs Management Consultants chain, which includes 5 facilities averaging 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 4, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine to form the overall score; Ballard's are 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at (580) 436-1414 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (580) 436-1414 to arrange a tour and review specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375263?state=OK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.