The Oaks Healthcare Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0804
F 0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and at a safe and appetizing temperature for the residents.The DON identified 103 residents received meals prepared by the kitchen and two residents received nutrition via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. Findings:On 08/21/25 at 12:44 p.m., a meal test tray was obtained. The plate had turkey pot pie, salad, and a hot roll. The plate was not on a plate warmer and was covered with a lid. The turkey pot pie temped at 140 degrees F, the salad temped at 87.2 degrees F, and the hot roll temped at 94.3 degrees F.
The salad was warm to taste, and the turkey pot pie and hot roll were not hot to taste.A resident/family council meeting document, dated 07/16/25, showed a resident stated the food was terrible and cold at mealtimes. A hot food temperature chart for August 2025 showed food temperature checks were not obtained for 08/01/25 through 08/07/25 and 08/17/25 through 08/19/25. Evening meal temperature checks were not obtained on 08/08/25 and 08/09/25. On 08/20/25 at 4:37 p.m., Resident #7 stated the food was served cold.On 08/20/25 at 3:55 p.m., Resident #1 stated they received their diet per physician order, but
the food was cold. On 08/21/25 at 9:27 a.m., Resident #3 stated the food was always cold. On 08/21//25 at 11:45 a.m., Resident #4 stated the facility served to much starch for a diabetic diet and the food was always cold. On 08/21/25 at 3:00 p.m., the DM stated the reason a plate warmer was not used for the lunch meal
on 08/21/25 was because the salad was a cold item to be served. The DM stated cold and hot food should not have been served on the same plate. The DM stated the food temperature chart had food temperatures missing and they would not know if the food was served at the correct temperature.
Residents Affected - Some
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Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
08/21/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
The Oaks Healthcare Center
1501 Clayton Avenue Poteau, OK 74953
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0880
F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program during wound care for 2 (#2 and #3) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions. The DON identified 18 residents with wounds and 27 residents on enhanced barrier precautions. Findings:1.On 08/21/25 at 9:26 a.m., LPN #1 obtained supplies to perform wound care for Resident #2. LPN #1 donned a pair of gloves and a gown. LPN #1 positioned the resident for comfort and removed the current dressing. LPN #1 removed their gloves and exited the room to obtain more supplies.
LPN #1 did not remove or change their gown when exiting and reentering the room. LPN #1 continued with
the wound care. LPN #1 changed wound areas and needed more supplies. LPN #1 removed their gloves and exited the room again to obtain more supplies. Wearing the same gown, LPN #1 exited and reentered to room without changing their gown. An undated policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions Policy, read in part, An order for enhanced barrier precautions will be obtained for residents with any of the following: i. wounds .Make gowns and gloves available immediately near or outside of the resident's room.d. Position a trash can inside the resident room for discarding PPE after removal, prior to exit of the room or before providing care for another resident in the same room.An undated face sheet showed Resident #2 had diagnoses which included atherosclerosis of native arteries of the right leg with ulceration of calf, diabetes mellitus, and moderate protein-calorie malnutrition.A quarterly assessment, dated 07/31/25, showed Resident #2 had a brief interview for mental status score of 14 which indicated the resident's cognition was intact and a diabetic foot ulcer. A physician order, dated 08/19/25, showed Resident #2 was to have wound care to bilateral lower extremities every day shift every Tuesday. The order showed staff were to cleanse the wound with normal saline, pat dry, apply gentamicin (topical for skin infections), apply iodoform (antiseptic)to wound bed, and cover with a 4X4 gauze. The order showed staff was then to apply three-layers compression consisting of past gauze, rolled gauze, and self-adherent wrap. On 08/21/25 at 9:45 a.m., LPN #1 stated the process they knew was to remove and place their PPE in the barrel out in the hallway. 2.On 08/21/25 at 9:00 a.m., LPN #1 gathered supplies to compete wound care for Resident #3.
There was no signage posted at the door regarding precautions or PPE available at the door. LPN #1 obtained gloves from their cart and entered the room with the wound supplies. LPN #1 was not wearing a gown. LPN #1 positioned the resident and removed the current dressing. LPN #1 changed their gloves and used alcohol-based hand gel. LPN #1 donned gloves and completed the wound care. LPN #1 did not wear
a gown. An undated face sheet showed Resident #3 had diagnoses which included osteoarthritis, thrombocytopenia, severe protein-calorie malnutrition, and cerebral vascular disease. A physician order, dated 05/23/25, showed staff was to clean the left hip wound with normal saline or wound cleanser, pat dry, pack wound with iodoform, and cover with a bordered foam dressing daily and as needed. A significant change assessment, dated 08/10/25, showed Resident #3 was severely cognitively impaired and had one unstageable pressure ulcer. On 08/21/25 at 9:15 a.m., LPN #1 stated all residents with wounds should be
on enhanced barrier precautions. LPN #1 stated they had forgot.
Residents Affected - Some
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THE OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER in POTEAU, OK inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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 POTEAU, 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 THE OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.