Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy
Buffalo, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375259) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (580) 735-2415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Oklahoma's state average of 2.67 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 52.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy has no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma. The facility is certified for 76 beds and currently serves an average of 27.7 residents. It operates as a for-profit partnership and has been federally certified since May 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.39 per resident per day, including 0.57 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Western Skilled Nursing And Therapy is part of the Bridges Health chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
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 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
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, 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 76 beds and currently averages 27.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Bridges Health chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
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 5807352415 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5807352415 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 the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375259?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.