WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community in Duncan, Oklahoma has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and generally recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #82 out of 282 facilities in Oklahoma, placing it in the top half, but is #4 out of 5 in Stephens County, indicating limited local competition. The facility is improving, having reduced concerns from four in 2024 to three in 2025. Staffing is a strength here, with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 42%, which is below the state average, suggesting a stable team that knows the residents well. On the downside, there are some notable concerns. For instance, the facility failed to conduct timely assessments for two residents who experienced significant changes in their conditions, and there have been incidents involving a resident who eloped due to inadequate supervision. Additionally, there were issues with preventing falls, resulting in injuries for some residents. Overall, while Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community shows strength in staffing and is improving, families should be aware of the identified safety concerns.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Oklahoma
- #82/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Oklahoma's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Oklahoma average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Oklahoma avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
May 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a comprehensive significant change assessment within 14 days for 2 (#3 and #23) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for a significant ...
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Mar 2025
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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On 03/25/25 at 5:45 p.m., the Oklahoma State Department of Health was notified and verified the existence of an immediate jeopar...
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Jan 2025
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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
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:
a. provide adequate supervision and interventions to prevent fall...
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Jan 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Resident #18 had diagnoses which included schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, psychosis with auditory hallucinations, anxiety, and depression.
A quarterly MDS assessment, dated 10/25/23, documente...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice and per the facility policy for one (#22) of two ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to have ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility, for monitoring before and after dialysis treatments ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0710
(Tag F0710)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a physician response was obtained for a nutritional recommendation for one (#42) of four residents reviewed for impair...
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Feb 2023
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
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
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 report an allegation of misappropriation within 24 hours to the OSD...
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Nov 2022
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were informed, with a signed acknowledgment from the resident, of items and services for which the resident might be charg...
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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
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Oklahoma.
- • 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.
- • 42% turnover. Below Oklahoma's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Oklahoma, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Staffed?
CMS rates WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Oklahoma average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY during 2022 to 2025. These included: 9 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community?
WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 118 certified beds and approximately 114 residents (about 97% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DUNCAN, Oklahoma.
How Does Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community?
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 Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY 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 4-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 Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Stick Around?
WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Oklahoma nursing homes (state average: 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 Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Ever Fined?
WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY 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 Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community on Any Federal Watch List?
WILKINS HEALTH & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY 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.