Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 65 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing clinical competence and cleanliness, particularly for wound care and post-surgical rehab. However, if your loved one has significant mobility issues, you should verify that staffing levels are sufficient during night shifts to ensure timely assistance with bathroom needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
65 reviews on Google“Families considering Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will find a facility highly praised for its compassionate, professional nursing staff and exceptional cleanliness. While many reviewers report successful rehabilitation outcomes and a welcoming atmosphere, some concerns exist regarding aging infrastructure and occasional delays in assistance for mobility-impaired residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- High standards of facility cleanliness
- Effective rehabilitation and wound care services
- Welcoming and professional administration
Concerns
- Aging facility infrastructure and ventilation (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Delays in response time for bathroom assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent insurance verification and communication
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 68 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses to positive reviews, often mentioning specific staff members or details from the text. For negative reviews, they use a consistent, empathetic template to acknowledge the issue and promise internal review.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the administration engages with the community through their review responses; how does that same level of communication translate to updates for family members?
- 2We noticed the nursing staff receives a lot of praise for being so compassionate; how do you ensure that level of attentive care is maintained during busy shifts?
- 3With the focus on high standards of cleanliness here, are there any upcoming plans for facility or infrastructure upgrades to keep the environment feeling fresh?
- 4How does the team manage response times for residents who need assistance with things like bathroom trips or mobility throughout the day?
- 5Could you tell us more about the specific rehabilitation and wound care services available for residents needing extra medical support?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have in place to keep the residents engaged and active?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses, staff, doctors and administrator have all been very kind and thoughtful. My friend has his TV tuned to PBS by his caregivers as he can’t do it himself. His clothing is all labeled and washed daily.”
“I was at Lawton Skilled Nursing for the last 3months after a horrific motorcycle accident and was in need of extensive wound,rehab and nursing treatment. I found Brenna to be an extremely competent and skilled wound care nurse.”
“The facility is very clean. The lobby is bright and cheery. The food is usually adequate. The meat is usually well seasoned.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring issues across multiple care areas, with 42 deficiencies found over four surveys, including one complaint filed by a family about accident hazards. The most frequent problems involve medication management, food safety and nutrition services, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the same issues repeatedly appear across surveys from 2019 to 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance standards.
Nov 1, 2024Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 18, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 24, 2023Routine23
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Jul 12, 2019Routine10
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lawton Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Generations Healthcare
27 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.8/5 · Rank 2 of 33 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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