The Oaks Healthcare Center
Poteau, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375166) · 158 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (918) 647-8236 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Oaks Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
The Oaks Healthcare Center reports about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
The Oaks Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
The Oaks Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It is certified for 158 beds and reports an average of 108.8 residents, and has been certified since April 1994. The facility is owned under a for-profit limited liability company structure, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Oaks Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.07, including RN hours of about 0.14 per resident per day. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 0 federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and 0 payment denials recorded — no federal fines or payment denials on record for this facility.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this facility. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data reviewed.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection and quality record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67.
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 about 3.07 hours per resident per day, including about 0.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 57.3%; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
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 flag or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 158 beds and reports an average daily population of 108.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 2, 2, and 1 respectively, with an overall of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 918-647-8236 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 918-647-8236 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375166?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.