Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Nowata, Oklahoma
1 of 2 nursing homes in Nowata (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Oklahoma statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
115
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$22,936 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Nowata, Oklahoma, is adequate with two facilities, one of which is recommended. Families should note that OSAGE NURSING HOME, LLC stands out with a B+ rating and 4 stars, while there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 OSAGE NURSING HOME, LLC (80) — Osage Nursing Home boasts a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures quality care in a comfortable environment with 50 beds available, making it a strong choice for residents seeking reliable nursing support.
The other 1 Nowata facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $22K.
Recommended
Osage Nursing Home boasts a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and an impressive CMS rating of 4 stars. With a Grade B+ and no fines, this for-profit facility ensures quality care in a comfortable environment with 50 beds available, making it a strong choice for residents seeking reliable nursing support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Nowata Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $22,936
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Nowata Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Nowata's city average is 3.5 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Nowata facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Nowata avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Nowata facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Nowata, OK are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Nowata (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Nowata "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Nowata?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.