Checotah Nursing Center
Checotah Nursing Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Checotah, OK with 82 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 50 health violations on record. Federal fines total $42,925 across 13 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 22, 2024.
Staff turnover rate: 79.7% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Oklahoma public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Checotah Nursing Center
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 3 penalties totaling $16,879
Fine
Fine
Fine
2020 9 penalties totaling $19,546
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
Fine
2017 1 penalties totaling $6,500
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 2 violations
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2023 7 violations
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022 1 violations
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
2021 25 violations
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2020 5 violations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 6 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 2 violations
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
2017 2 violations
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.
Frequently Asked Questions About Checotah Nursing Center
- What violations has Checotah Nursing Center received?
- Checotah Nursing Center has 50 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Checotah Nursing Center?
- Checotah Nursing Center has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Checotah Nursing Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Checotah Nursing Center safe?
- Safety at Checotah Nursing Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Checotah Nursing Center?
- Phone: (918) 473-2251. Address: 321 Southeast 2nd Street, Checotah, OK. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Checotah Nursing Center offer?
- Checotah Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility with 82 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Checotah, OK?
- Compare Checotah Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Checotah, OK on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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