Nowata Nursing Center
Nowata, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375354) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (918) 273-2236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nowata Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above Oklahoma's state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Nowata Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
Nowata Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Nowata Nursing Center is a 65-bed skilled nursing facility in Nowata, Oklahoma, with an average daily census of 32.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since October 1998, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.18 hours per resident per day, including about 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Nowata Nursing Center is part of the Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars across the chain. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator identified above.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nowata Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with nursing turnover reported at 53.5% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 65 beds with an average daily census of 32.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9182732236 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Tour details are not part of this dataset; contact the facility at 9182732236 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375354?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.