Nursing homes › Oklahoma › Nowata Nursing Center
436 South Joe, Nowata, OK 74048 · (918) 273-2236 · 65 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 281 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 2/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd., a group operating 7 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $154,686 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.18 (Oklahoma median: 3.67). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 4.20. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 18 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2024-11-21 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-19 |
| 2024-11-21 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-11-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-19 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-31 |
| 2023-08-03 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST NURSING HOMES, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| CHEEK, BARNIE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| CHEEK, SANDRA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| ESTEP, PATSY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| HASKINS, LLOYD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| MCGREW, JUSTIN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| TUBBS, STEVEN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2024 |
| BROWN, JACK | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| OKLAHOMA NURSING HOMES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/11/2024 |
| OKLAHOMA NURSING HOMES, LTD | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/11/2024 |
| MCGREW, JUSTIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/11/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Nowata Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 375354), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/nowata-nursing-center-nowata-ok/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 375354. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.