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Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

920 East 16th Street, Claremore, OK 74017118 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.5/5

based on 25 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 6.0)

Above average in OK · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a history of extreme inconsistency, with recent reports of severe sanitation and neglect issues that should be investigated thoroughly. If you are considering this location, conduct an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to personally assess the cleanliness and staff responsiveness, as these are the most frequently cited concerns.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

25 reviews on Google
Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy receives highly polarized feedback, with recurring reports of severe sanitation issues, including persistent odors of urine and concerns regarding mold. While some family members praise the staff for being attentive and communicative, a significant number of reviewers report neglect, unprofessional behavior, and poor facility maintenance.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff4.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Responsive nursing staff for some residents
  • Compassionate care reported by select families
  • Consistent communication regarding health changes

Concerns

  • Persistent, overwhelming odor of urine throughout the facility (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff interactions (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor facility cleanliness and maintenance (mold, dirty furniture) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Neglect of patient hygiene and personal care needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 28 analyzed

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3
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some concerns regarding the facility's environment; what is your current protocol for maintaining cleanliness and managing odors throughout the hallways and resident rooms?
  • 2Given that staffing levels are a priority for us, could you walk me through how you ensure consistent, high-quality personal care and hygiene assistance for every resident?
  • 3We value clear communication; how do you handle updates regarding medication management and changes in a resident's health status?
  • 4What steps are you taking to foster a positive and professional culture among your staff to ensure residents always feel treated with dignity and respect?
  • 5Since we are looking for a vibrant community, what does a typical day of activities look like for residents to keep them engaged and active?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific process for stabilizing a resident and coordinating with local hospitals?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The facility doesn’t have bad odors and the caregivers and nurses treated him as their own family. Bringing him many happy moments the last 2 years of his life.

Memory care family member · 2024★★★★★

Mold in her water cup, taking hours to get her out of bed, and leaving poop in her trashcan from when she would put her toilet paper in there. It’s beyond disgusting.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

Staff was very responsive to my mom’s needs and seemed to really care. Facility was always clean. Furniture could use an update but overall great place.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 25 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.21hrs
28%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.30hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
80%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
93.4%
OK
90.6%
Rogers
68.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.6%
Better than Avg
Here
98.6%
US
95.5%
OK
94.6%
Rogers
81.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.2%
Better than Avg
Here
7.2%
US
14.4%
OK
13.8%
Rogers
22.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
OK
3.3%
Rogers
2.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
3.2%
OK
4.6%
Rogers
1.9%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.3%
Better than Avg
Here
13.3%
US
15.5%
OK
17.2%
Rogers
22.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.8%
Better than Avg
Here
99.8%
US
81.8%
OK
75.0%
Rogers
32.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.9%
Better than Avg
Here
95.9%
US
79.8%
OK
74.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
OK
1.8%
Rogers
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Above state avg (7.2)
5 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaints that triggered multiple inspections, indicating ongoing concerns about this facility. The most recurring problems involve daily care assistance, care planning, and accident prevention, with issues persisting across multiple years rather than being fully resolved. While the facility has provided correction dates for all deficiencies, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas and complaint-driven inspections suggests families should carefully evaluate whether their needs would be consistently met.

Mar 4, 2026Routine
4
0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Mar 4, 2026Complaint
1
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint
3
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jun 28, 2024Routine
7
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0770Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Jun 12, 2024Complaint
1
0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Apr 20, 2023Routine
3
0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Claremore Skilled Nursing and Therapy

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Bridges Health

Chain Size

34 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 26 of 33

Ownership & Management

Owners

Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Deroin, KristyW-2 Managing EmployeeCoble, WilliamOfficer / DirectorBridges Esop, INCManagerCoble, WilliamManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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