Blue River Healthcare, Inc
Tishomingo, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375302) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (580) 371-2636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blue River Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Blue River Healthcare reports 3.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
Blue River Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Blue River Healthcare, Inc is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma. It is licensed for 70 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 36.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned home and has been certified since May 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Blue River Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its component ratings are: health inspections 5 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.60905 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84424 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 66.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning the facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on file. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Blue River Healthcare is part of the Elmbrook Management Company chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain — notably below this individual facility's own 5-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recently published CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Blue River Healthcare has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60905 hours per resident per day, including 0.84424 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 66.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 70 beds and has an average daily census of 36.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, individually owned facility that is part of the Elmbrook Management Company chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 5803712636 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour logistics; please contact the facility at 5803712636 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375302?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.