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The Oaks Healthcare Center

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

1501 Clayton Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953158 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 29 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 6.0)
  • High staff turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in OK · Critically understaffed (RN) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has a strong reputation for short-term rehabilitation, the reports of severe understaffing and neglect for long-term residents are concerning. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend conducting unannounced visits during weekends or evenings and asking specifically about the nurse-to-patient ratio on the floor where your loved one would reside.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews on Google
The Oaks Healthcare Center presents a stark contrast between positive experiences in short-term rehabilitation and significant concerns regarding long-term care. While some families praise the facility for its clean environment and effective therapy services, multiple reviewers report critical issues with chronic understaffing and neglectful care for permanent residents. Potential families should be aware of these inconsistencies, as recent feedback highlights serious lapses in basic medical attention and staff professionalism.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff3.0Clean6.0Activities2.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective short-term rehabilitation therapy
  • Generally clean and well-maintained facility
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Lack of responsiveness to medical needs and medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional staff interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'18(1)'21(2)'23(3)'25(4)'26(2)

Distribution · 29 analyzed

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10

How They Respond to Reviews

24%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With 14 recent state violations noted, what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to improve oversight and ensure resident safety?
  • 2I noticed that medication management is a high priority for our family; could you walk us through your process for ensuring timely and accurate administration for residents?
  • 3Given the feedback regarding staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents' daily needs—such as assistance with mobility or hygiene—are consistently met throughout all shifts?
  • 4I see that you have responded to some online feedback; how does the facility use input from families to improve communication and the overall experience for residents?
  • 5Since the facility is well-regarded for its rehabilitation therapy, how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily activity schedule to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 6How do you monitor and address concerns regarding staff professionalism to ensure that every interaction with a resident is respectful and supportive?

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Key Review Excerpts

My dad has been to the Oaks in Poteau twice for rehab. Jeremiah with therapy is exceptional. The care my dad received was wonderful and allowed him to return home independent.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

For the past two and a half years, I've visited my dear 90-year-old friend at The Oaks for three hours a day, three times a week. I've witnessed everything... I've seen her and others left isolated and unsupervised, with minimal interaction, socialization, or

Long-term resident's friend · 2024☆☆☆☆

1 nurse to 30 people. My husband was there for 8 hours no one came to do vitals empty Foley bag they keep his pain meds Meds wood not even give him tylenol.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 29 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.14hrs
18%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.24hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
60%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
15.5%
OK
17.2%
Le flore
13.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
OK
90.6%
Le flore
98.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
28.9%
US
19.5%
OK
25.4%
Le flore
36.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.1%
US
15.3%
OK
14.7%
Le flore
20.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.2%
US
12.1%
OK
3.3%
Le flore
0.7%

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

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.0%
US
14.4%
OK
13.8%
Le flore
17.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
OK
75.0%
Le flore
79.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.2%
US
79.8%
OK
74.1%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
OK
1.8%
Le flore
0.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

14deficiencies
Well above state avg (7.2)
11 complaint-triggered

Families filed complaints triggering 11 deficiencies, raising concerns about resident protection from abuse and neglect, improper discharges, and grievance handling. The facility shows recurring problems across medication management, infection control, and fire safety systems spanning multiple years. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
1
0849Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Aug 21, 2025Complaint
2
0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 26, 2025Routine
16
0344Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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.

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.

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

Nov 1, 2024Complaint
1
0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Aug 23, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Jul 11, 2024Complaint
5
0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Oaks Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Grant Rhodes Revocable Trust

Owner · Organization

50%

Jeffrey W Young Revocable Trust Dated July 27, 2017

Owner · Organization

50%

Rhodes, Jonathan

Owner (parent company)

50%

Young, Jeffrey

Owner (parent company)

50%

Key personnel

Snow, LarryOfficer / DirectorBedlam Properties Ho LLCManagerMatrix Provider Solutions LLCManagerLietzke, MarkManagerBedlam Properties Ho LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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