MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy has a Trust Grade of C+, indicating that it is slightly above average, though not exceptional. It ranks #118 out of 282 nursing homes in Oklahoma, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, but it is the second out of two in Jackson County, meaning there is only one local option that is better. The facility is currently worsening, with the number of issues found during inspections rising from 3 in 2023 to 13 in 2024. Staffing is rated average with a turnover rate of 54%, which is slightly better than the state average, but still raises concerns about consistency in care. While there have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign, recent inspections identified significant issues, such as failing to notify a physician about a resident's severe weight gain of 36 pounds and not providing timely assistance for residents needing care, which could potentially lead to health risks.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Oklahoma
- #118/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 54% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Oklahoma average (2.6)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Oklahoma avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 17 deficiencies on record
Nov 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to investigate an incident of alleged resident-to-resident abuse for o...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to update a resident's care plan for wandering behavior for one (#2) of three sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
The administ...
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Sept 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the call light was in reach for one (#2) of three sampled residents reviewed for timely call lights.
The DON identified 82 residents r...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's bed was made and an extra mattress was store appropriately for one (#2) of three residents reviewed for homelike environm...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure wound care was performed, following physician orders, for on...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately dispense medication to a resident discharging from the f...
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Jun 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a significant change assessment for one (#52) of 15 sampled residents reviewed for assessments.
The facility census was 77.
Findi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of a severe weight gain of 36 pounds (17.24 %) for one (#45) of two sampled residents reviewed for weigh...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation record review and interview, the facility failed to provide assistance with care in a timely manner for three (#12, 18 and #36) of three sampled residents reviewed.
The director ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to assess and monitor a resident with a severe weight gain of 36 pounds (17.24 %) for one (#45) of two sampled residents reviewe...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure they had sufficent staff to provide care to residents.
The facility ceneus was 77.
Findings:
A review of the stafing...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain infection control measures:
a. during provis...
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Jan 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Transfer
(Tag F0626)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to allow a resident to return to the facility after a hospitalization ...
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May 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a significant change assessment for one (#68) of one resident reviewed for hospice services.
The facility Resident Census and Con...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide assistance with incontinence for dependent residents, in a timely manner, for two (#3 and #70) of two dependent resid...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure oxygen tubing and humidifier bottles were dated for three (#10, 40, and #78) of three residents reviewed for oxygen th...
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Jun 2022
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for one (#75) of six residents observed during medication admin...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- • 17 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Oklahoma, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy Staffed?
CMS rates MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 54%, compared to the Oklahoma average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy?
State health inspectors documented 17 deficiencies at MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY during 2022 to 2024. These included: 17 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy?
MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by BRIDGES HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 158 certified beds and approximately 76 residents (about 48% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in ALTUS, Oklahoma.
How Does Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (54%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy Stick Around?
MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY has a staff turnover rate of 54%, which is 8 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy Ever Fined?
MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy on Any Federal Watch List?
MAGNOLIA CREEK SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.