Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Ponca City, Oklahoma
1 of 3 nursing homes in Ponca City (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Oklahoma statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 2 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
321
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$14,518 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Ponca City, Oklahoma, is adequate, with three facilities, of which only one is recommended. Families should be aware that while the top-rated facility, Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, has strong ratings, there is one facility in the caution tier due to fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 PONCA CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (85) — Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center boasts an excellent CMS rating of 5★ and a solid Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With no fines and a B+ grade, this facility provides a reliable environment for rehabilitation, ensuring residents receive top-notch services in a well-maintained 157-bed setting.
The other 2 Ponca City facilities didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $14K.
Recommended
Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center boasts an excellent CMS rating of 5★ and a solid Trust Score of 85/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With no fines and a B+ grade, this facility provides a reliable environment for rehabilitation, ensuring residents receive top-notch services in a well-maintained 157-bed setting.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Ponca City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $14,518
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Ponca City 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?"
Ponca City's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Ponca City facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Ponca City avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Ponca City 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 Ponca City, OK are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Ponca City (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Ponca City "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 Ponca City?
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.