Barnsdall Nursing Home
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
Below average in OK · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
The facility is noted for its small, homey environment and friendly staff, which may be a good fit for those seeking a more intimate setting. Because the reviews are sparse and lack specific details on care protocols, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff interactions and cleanliness firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Barnsdall Nursing Home receives inconsistent feedback, with some visitors praising the small, homey atmosphere and friendly staff. However, other reviewers have expressed significant dissatisfaction, though they provided little specific detail regarding their negative experiences.”
Quality Themes
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- Small, homey environment
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean facility
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the smaller, 40-resident size of Barnsdall, how do you ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day?
- 2I noticed the staffing rating is lower on the CMS report; what steps are you currently taking to ensure there is always enough support for residents' daily needs?
- 3With the recent health inspection findings, could you walk us through the specific improvements you have implemented to address those safety concerns?
- 4We love the homey atmosphere mentioned by others; what kind of daily activities or social opportunities are organized to help residents feel connected to one another?
- 5How does your team handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the evening and weekend hours?
- 6Since you have a smaller community, how do you keep families informed and involved if a concern or a state-level violation arises?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This is a great place with lots of great people working and living there! It’s a very small and homey environment and the residents seem very happy.”
“My father was there for a month this summer. It was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. He wasn't ready to leave”
Quality Measures
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Barnsdall Nursing Home has 34 deficiencies across three surveys, with no complaint-triggered violations. The most recurring issues involve care planning, medication management, and safety/exit requirements. Notably, the facility had serious abuse prevention deficiencies in 2019 but has shown improvement in recent years with fewer and less severe violations. All identified issues have been corrected according to federal records.
Aug 18, 2023Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
May 10, 2021Routine14
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Feb 13, 2019Routine15
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Barnsdall Nursing Home
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
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