The Oaks Healthcare Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 29 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 (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
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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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Distribution · 29 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“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”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2025Complaint1
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, 2025Complaint2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 26, 2025Routine16
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Nov 1, 2024Complaint1
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, 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.
Jul 11, 2024Complaint5
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
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
The Oaks Healthcare Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Grant Rhodes Revocable Trust
Owner · Organization
Jeffrey W Young Revocable Trust Dated July 27, 2017
Owner · Organization
Rhodes, Jonathan
Owner (parent company)
Young, Jeffrey
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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