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Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC

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

701 South Taylor Road, Roland, OK 7495480 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 6.0)

Bottom 25% in OK · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $134,213 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Recent reviews suggest the facility has seen positive changes under new administration, particularly regarding staff attitude. However, because of historical reports of neglect, we strongly recommend you conduct an unannounced visit and ask specifically about their fall prevention protocols and response times.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Sequoyah East Nursing Center receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting improvements under new management and a caring staff environment. However, historical reports of severe neglect and poor service quality suggest significant inconsistencies in care standards that families should investigate thoroughly.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food10.0Staff7.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory8.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and helpful nursing staff
  • Positive leadership under new administration
  • Compassionate care in the dementia wing

Concerns

  • Reports of neglect and slow response times to patient falls (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02014(2)3.02017(2)5.02019(2)3.32023(3)5.02024(3)4.32025(3)5.02026(4)

Distribution · 19 analyzed

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12
4
3
3
2
2
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1
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How They Respond to Reviews

6%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to hear such positive things about the new leadership here; how has the recent change in administration impacted the daily culture of the facility?
  • 2We've heard great things about the compassion in the dementia wing, so could you tell us more about the specific activities and engagement programs you offer for memory care residents?
  • 3What specific protocols are in place to ensure staff can respond immediately to a resident if they happen to have a fall or an unexpected accident?
  • 4With the recent focus on improving health inspections, what specific steps is the nursing team taking to ensure all care standards and safety regulations are consistently met?
  • 5How do you ensure that the nursing staff is able to provide timely assistance to residents during the night or during busier shifts?
  • 6How does the facility communicate with families regarding any changes in a resident's medical status or care plan?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mother was here for several months. The staff took care of her very well. She was on the demintia wing. It was a very difficult time for our family. The whole staff was very kind and helpful to all if us.

Memory care family member · 2019★★★★★

This home is small and definitely in a rural area. The new Administrator is awesome. We work with this home often and there are great improvements being made. I would recommend this home to others for admit.

Professional partner · 2023★★★★★

The people that are nice the staff is nice the food is good

Family member · 2025★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.21hrs
28%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.87hrs
94%
All nurses + aides combined

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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility67.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.2%
US
93.4%
OK
90.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility43.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.6%
US
19.5%
OK
25.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

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

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

🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
1.6%
OK
2.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.9%
Better than Avg
Here
10.9%
US
19.4%
OK
17.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.9%
US
14.4%
OK
13.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility25.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.9%
US
79.8%
OK
74.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility29.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.6%
US
81.8%
OK
75.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
1.6%
OK
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

14deficiencies
9penalties
Well above state avg (7.2)
16 complaint-triggered
$134,213 in fines

This facility has concerning patterns with 60 deficiencies across 8 surveys, including 16 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. The most recurring issues involve resident assessment and care planning, medication management, and protecting residents from abuse and neglect. While all violations show correction dates, the facility has repeatedly struggled with the same core problems across multiple years, suggesting ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent quality care standards.

Jul 2, 2025Complaint
2
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Apr 16, 2025Routine
12
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Apr 10, 2024Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Mar 7, 2024Complaint
9
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Dec 7, 2023Routine
19
0838Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0638Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0772Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0912Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0291Minimal · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Oct 9, 2023Complaint
2
0678Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 7, 2024

$50,381

Payment Denial

Mar 7, 2024

34-day denial

Fine

Feb 20, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Feb 12, 2024

$4,938

Fine

Jan 22, 2024

$14,814

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$13,762

Payment Denial

Oct 4, 2023

28-day denial

Fine

Oct 4, 2023

$27,031

Fine

Jun 20, 2023

$4,587

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Delores O Mitchell Rvoc Tr

Owner · Organization

13%

Bivin, Julie

Owner (parent company)

8%

Johnson, Deanna

Owner (parent company)

7%

Leikam, Jo Anne

Owner (parent company)

7%

Ronk, Virginia

Owner (parent company)

7%

Vandelinder, William

Owner (parent company)

8%

Yowell, Lynn

Owner (parent company)

8%

Key personnel

Sequoyah East Nursing Center LLC.ManagerRyan, JohnManagerSequoyah East Nursing Center LLC.Adp of the SnfSequoyah House INCAdp of the SnfCheek, BennieAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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