Checotah Nursing Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 7 Google reviews
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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)
- High staff turnover (74%)
Below average in OK · Very high staff turnover · $68,445 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families have reported positive experiences with the nursing staff and dementia care, the most recent feedback is concerning due to reports of facility maintenance issues like mold. We strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour to inspect the cleanliness of the facility yourself and observing how the administration interacts with staff and visitors.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Checotah Nursing Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility's cleanliness and the kindness of the staff toward residents. However, recent reports raise serious concerns regarding facility maintenance, specifically citing black mold, and describe poor management interactions with staff.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and caring nursing staff
- Clean, well-maintained environment
- Attentive care for dementia residents
Concerns
- Poor management and rude administrative staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the current staffing levels, how does the facility ensure that residents receive timely assistance and consistent one-on-one attention throughout the day?
- 2I understand that communication is a top priority for families; what specific protocols or systems do you have in place to keep us updated on our loved one's health status and daily experiences?
- 3While I’ve heard wonderful things about the warmth of your nursing staff, how does your administrative team work to ensure that family concerns or questions are addressed promptly and professionally?
- 4With the recent health inspection results, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives is the leadership team currently taking to enhance the care environment?
- 5Could you walk me through how your team handles medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 6I’m interested in the daily rhythm here; what kind of social activities or engagement programs are available to help residents feel connected and active within the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is always friendly and caring. I can tell by my Dad’s composure that he is receiving attentive care and patience with his dementia. The home is undergoing renovations and is always clean.”
“Horrible. Black mold everywhere. Definitely calling state. The DON and/or Administratior is extremely rude.”
“Great place! Lovely, kind staff and residents! Super clean too!”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed 11 complaints triggering federal inspections, raising concerns about this facility's care quality. The most recurring issues involve food safety and dietary services, fire safety systems, and resident safety and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems across multiple areas and the high volume of family complaints suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Feb 20, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 12, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dec 12, 2025Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nov 21, 2025Complaint3
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.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 14, 2024Complaint1
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.
Aug 9, 2024Complaint2
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
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 20, 2026
$34,450
Fine
Aug 9, 2024
$68,445
Payment Denial
Aug 9, 2024
19-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Checotah Nursing Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Abbott Family LLC
Owner · Organization
Cohea Limited Partners, Lp
Owner · Organization
Abbott, Barney
Owner (parent company)
Abbott, Jalee
Owner (parent company)
Risman, Dandy
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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