THE LIVING CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Living Center in Enid, Oklahoma has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for potential residents. It ranks #31 out of 282 facilities in Oklahoma, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among six facilities in Garfield County. The facility's performance has been stable, with only one issue reported in both 2024 and 2025. Staffing is a strong point, earning a 5/5 rating with a turnover rate of 30%, significantly below the state average, indicating that staff are experienced and familiar with the residents. However, the facility has faced fines totaling $9,750, which is average, and there have been some concerning incidents, such as failing to have RN coverage for eight consecutive hours daily over several months and not properly disposing of expired medications. While overall ratings are excellent, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in medication management and ensuring consistent RN presence.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Oklahoma
- #31/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 30% turnover. Near Oklahoma's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $9,750 in fines. Higher than 64% of Oklahoma facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 54 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Oklahoma. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent 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 (30%)
18 points below Oklahoma average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
16pts below Oklahoma avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
May 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
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 notify a resident's family member listed as the emergency contact a...
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Feb 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
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 ensure medications that were expired were removed fro...
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Feb 2023
10 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
Based on record review, and interview, the facility failed notify the OHCA for a resident who received a new diagnosis of Schizophrenia for one (#10) of one sampled resident reviewed for PASRR's.
The ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
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 a baseline care plan had been completed within 48 hours of a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was revised to accurately reflect the smoking status for one (#17) of one sampled resident reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor for side effects related to the use of an antipsychotic medication for one (#10) of five sampled residents reviewed for the use of ...
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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 F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview the facility to monitor for side effects related to the use of
a. an antidepressant medication for one (#10), and
b. an anti-anxiety medication for one (#6) of fi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure the dishwasher chemical testing for chlorine was 50-100 ppm to maintain dish sanitization.
The Resident Census and Con...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a garbage container near the food preparation table was covered with a lid.
The Resident Census and Condition of Resid...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to submit accurate data regarding direct care staffing information to CMS.
The Resident Census and Condition of Residents, dated 02/09/23, doc...
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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
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to have a system in place to monitor water management to identify and prevent water-borne illnesses to include Legionella.
The Resident Census...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure RN coverage for eight consecutive hours, seven days a week for October, November, December 2022, and for January and February 2023....
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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+ (88/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Oklahoma.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • 30% turnover. Below Oklahoma's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is The Living Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns THE LIVING CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 The Living Center Staffed?
CMS rates THE LIVING CENTER's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 30%, compared to the Oklahoma average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at The Living Center?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at THE LIVING CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 12 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates The Living Center?
THE LIVING CENTER 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 MARSH POINTE MANAGEMENT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 50 certified beds and approximately 18 residents (about 36% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ENID, Oklahoma.
How Does The Living Center Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, THE LIVING CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (30%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting The Living Center?
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 The Living Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, THE LIVING CENTER 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 5-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 The Living Center Stick Around?
THE LIVING CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 30%, 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 The Living Center Ever Fined?
THE LIVING CENTER has been fined $9,750 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Oklahoma average of $33,176. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is The Living Center on Any Federal Watch List?
THE LIVING CENTER 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.