GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC.
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Gregston Nursing Home, located in Marlow, Oklahoma, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended for care. It ranks #11 out of 282 facilities in Oklahoma, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 5 in Stephens County, meaning there is only one better local option. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from three in 2023 to none in 2024, which is a positive trend. While staffing has a low rating of 2 out of 5 stars, the turnover rate is commendably low at 0%, indicating stability among staff, but there is concerningly less RN coverage than 96% of state facilities, which could impact care quality. On the downside, there were three documented concerns during inspections, including a failure to accurately record a resident's fall history, which could lead to safety risks, and inadequate cleaning protocols for a resident's BIPAP machine, potentially affecting health. Overall, while Gregston Nursing Home has shown significant strengths in trust, ranking, and staff retention, families should be aware of these specific care-related issues.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Oklahoma
- #11/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 8 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
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
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Oklahoma's 100 nursing homes, only 0% achieve this.
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Jan 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to accurately complete a preadmission screening to determine the need for a PASRR II for one (#43) of one sampled resident admitted to the fac...
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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 record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure and document scheduled cleaning for the BIPAP machine for one #43 of one sampled resident with a BIPAP.
The Resident Census and Con...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure MDS assessments accurately reflected the residents status for...
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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 (90/100). 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.
- • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Gregston, Inc.'s CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. 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 Gregston, Inc. Staffed?
CMS rates GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC.'s staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gregston, Inc.?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. during 2023. These included: 3 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Gregston, Inc.?
GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. 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 96 certified beds and approximately 54 residents (about 56% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MARLOW, Oklahoma.
How Does Gregston, Inc. Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC.'s overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.7 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gregston, Inc.?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Gregston, Inc. Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. 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 Gregston, Inc. Stick Around?
GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Gregston, Inc. Ever Fined?
GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. 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 Gregston, Inc. on Any Federal Watch List?
GREGSTON NURSING HOME, INC. 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.