University Park Skilled Nursing And Therapy Memory
Tahlequah, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375185) · 139 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (918) 456-6181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Park Skilled Nursing And Therapy Memory in Tahlequah, OK has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day at this facility, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.7%.
University Park Skilled Nursing And Therapy Memory has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
University Park Skilled Nursing And Therapy Memory is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The facility is certified for 139 beds and reports an average of 47.9 residents, and has been certified since September 1994. It operates under a for-profit partnership ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.93, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — this facility currently has no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
The facility is part of the Bridges Health chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 34.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 139 beds and reports an average of 47.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Bridges Health chain, which has 33 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9184566181 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9184566181 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375185?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.