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24th Place: Pharmacy Service Failures Cited - OK

Healthcare Facility
24th Place
Norman, OK  ·  1/5 stars

The pharmacy violation was one of eight deficiencies cited during the complaint inspection, conducted on October 2, 2025.

The specific finding fell under a category that covers a facility's obligation to provide pharmaceutical services that meet each resident's needs, including access to a licensed pharmacist. Inspectors determined that obligation was not being met.

The deficiency was classified at Scope/Severity Level D, meaning inspectors characterized it as isolated rather than widespread, and found no actual harm had occurred. That classification sits at the lower end of the federal severity scale, but the potential for harm beyond the minimal threshold was enough to trigger a citation.

Whether the gap involved medication availability, pharmacist oversight, medication storage, or some other breakdown in the pharmaceutical chain is not detailed in the inspection record. What the record shows is that inspectors found something specific enough to cite and that the facility did not dispute the finding.

24th Place reported the deficiency corrected as of November 21, 2025, roughly seven weeks after inspectors walked out the door.

Seven weeks is not a long time in regulatory terms. It is a longer stretch for a resident who depends on a facility to manage medications correctly, to flag interactions, to ensure prescriptions are filled and administered on schedule. Pharmaceutical failures in long-term care settings carry particular weight because many residents have complex medication regimens and limited ability to advocate for themselves when something goes wrong.

The October inspection was triggered by a complaint, not a routine survey cycle. Complaint inspections are initiated when someone, whether a resident, a family member, a staff member, or an outside party, contacts regulators with a concern serious enough to send inspectors in. The record does not identify who filed the complaint or what prompted it.

Eight deficiencies emerged from that visit. The pharmacy citation was among them. The others are not detailed in this inspection record.

The facility has a correction date on file with regulators. Whether that correction holds, and whether the seven other deficiencies cited alongside it have been addressed in a way that lasts, is the question that follows every inspection report that ends with a promised fix and a future date.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for 24th Place from 2025-10-02 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Editorial Standards & Data Disclosure

Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

Editorial process: Inspection findings are extracted from CMS source documents and synthesized using AI, reviewed for factual accuracy against the original report by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: September 11, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

24th Place in Norman, OK was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 2, 2025.

The pharmacy violation was one of eight deficiencies cited during the complaint inspection, conducted on October 2, 2025.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 24th Place?
The pharmacy violation was one of eight deficiencies cited during the complaint inspection, conducted on October 2, 2025.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Norman, OK, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from 24th Place or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 375222.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check 24th Place's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.