WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Willow Creek Health Care in Guthrie, Oklahoma, has a Trust Grade of A, which means it is highly recommended and considered excellent among nursing homes. It ranks #38 out of 282 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, but is #2 out of 2 in Logan County, indicating only one local option is better. The facility's performance trend is stable, with one issue reported in both 2023 and 2024, showing no worsening of conditions. Staffing is a relative strength, with a turnover rate of 28%, well below the state average of 55%, although the staffing rating is average at 3 out of 5 stars. Notably, there are no fines on record, which is a positive sign. However, there are some concerns based on recent inspector findings. The facility failed to properly review and implement care plans for several residents, which could impact their treatment. Additionally, there were issues with not adequately monitoring a resident's condition and not following physician orders regarding weight checks for other residents. While the staff-to-resident ratio is decent, the quality measures rating of 2 out of 5 suggests there is room for improvement in the overall quality of care.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Oklahoma
- #38/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Oklahoma's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 18 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Low Staff Turnover (28%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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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 is low (28%)
20 points below Oklahoma average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Oklahoma's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
Dec 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff wore gloves and cleaned the resident's skin prior to injection for one (#28) of one sample resident observed for...
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Sept 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pain management was provided for one (#50) of one sampled resident reviewed for pain management.
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Nov 2022
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to have an effective process to formulate/re-evaluate the resident's rights to formulate advance directives. This affected two (#30 and #45) o...
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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
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of changes in condition for one (Resident #26) of one sampled resident reviewed for change of condition.
The Resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan to include interventions to prevent falls for one (#30) of three sampled residents reviewed for care plan...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide interventions to prevent repeated falls for one (#30) of three residents reviewed for falls.
The Resident Census and Conditions o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0741
(Tag F0741)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff were competent to report/follow policy regarding a residents' reports of suicidal ideations with a plan. This aff...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to:
1. ensure medication/treatment carts remained locked and keys removed when unattended, and
2. ensure medications that requi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff sanitized the blood pressure cuff after resident use for one (#1) of three sampled residents observed having the...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to review/revise/implement the care plans for three (#15, 30 and #45) of eight sampled residents reviewed for care plans. This ...
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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 record reviews, observations and interviews, the facility failed to
a. re-assess/monitor and intervene for one (#26) of one sampled resident with a change of condition; and
b. follow physicia...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a PRN psychotropic medications order was limited to 14 days for one (#26) of five sampled residents reviewed for unnec...
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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 A (93/100). 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.
- • 28% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 20 points below Oklahoma's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Willow Creek Health Care's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE 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 Willow Creek Health Care Staffed?
CMS rates WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 28%, compared to the Oklahoma average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care. RN turnover specifically is 70%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Willow Creek Health Care?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE during 2022 to 2024. These included: 12 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Willow Creek Health Care?
WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE 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 100 certified beds and approximately 53 residents (about 53% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in GUTHRIE, Oklahoma.
How Does Willow Creek Health Care Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (28%) 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 Willow Creek Health Care?
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 Willow Creek Health Care Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE 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 Willow Creek Health Care Stick Around?
Staff at WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 28%, the facility is 18 percentage points below the Oklahoma average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Willow Creek Health Care Ever Fined?
WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE 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 Willow Creek Health Care on Any Federal Watch List?
WILLOW CREEK HEALTH CARE 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.