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
🏥 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
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0887 Severity FEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly documentAug 27, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity EProcure 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 DDevelop 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 JEnsure 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 EProvide 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
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