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BALLARD NURSING CENTER

201 WEST 5TH STREET, ADA, OK 74820
Score: 40 / 100

CMS data shows Ballard Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 40/100, placing it below most facilities in Oklahoma. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

With 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, Ballard Nursing Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Ballard Nursing Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: educate residents and staff on covid-19 vaccination, offer the covid-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.81 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0887 Severity F
    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document
    Aug 27, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Mar 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 32.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 10.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 37.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,740

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
73
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4