Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Nowata Nursing Center
Citations
1
CMS Rating
2/5
Beds
65
Provider ID
375354
Healthcare Facility
Nowata Nursing Center
Nowata, OK · View full profile →
NOWATA NURSING CENTER in NOWATA, OK — inspection on January 30, 2026.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF0609
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm
incident because there was no place on the incident reporting form (ODH 283) for the incident.
The administrator stated if someone administered a resident their personal medication (controlled substance), they should have reported it as a criminal activity to OSDH.On 01/30/26 at 12:04 p.m., the administrator stated they had not fully followed their abuse policy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NOWATA, OK, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from NOWATA NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.