Southern Oaks Care Center
Pawnee, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375378) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (918) 762-2515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Oaks Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Southern Oaks Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing staff turnover of 53.3%.
Southern Oaks Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data.
About this facility
Southern Oaks Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Pawnee, Oklahoma, certified for 82 beds with an average daily census of 53.9 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since March 2000. It is part of the Phoenix Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars, so Southern Oaks performs above its chain's average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southern Oaks holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44 per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Southern Oaks Care Center.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail on CMS Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects data as reported to CMS at the time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southern Oaks Care Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 53.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for Southern Oaks Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds with an average daily census of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Phoenix Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; Southern Oaks scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 9187622515 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9187622515 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375378?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.