MARLOW NURSING & REHAB
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Marlow Nursing & Rehab has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided at this facility. With a state ranking of #240 out of 282 in Oklahoma, they are in the bottom half of nursing homes in the state, and they rank last in their county. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with the number of issues increasing from 6 in 2023 to 18 in 2024. Staffing is a major concern, with a turnover rate of 98%, which is much higher than the Oklahoma average of 55%, suggesting instability among caregivers. While there have been no fines recorded, the facility has faced serious issues, such as failing to ensure residents were offered the option to create advance directives and not properly implementing personalized care plans, which raises concerns about the quality of resident care.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Oklahoma
- #240/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 98% turnover. Very high, 50 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 26 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
Below Oklahoma average (2.6)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
51pts above Oklahoma avg (47%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
50 points above Oklahoma average of 48%
The Ugly 26 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
3 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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a warm and comfortable environment for one (#2) of three residents reviewed for a comfortable and homelike environmen...
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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 record review and interview, the facility failed to review and revise care plans, and to include the resident or their representative in care plan meetings, for one (#2) of three residents re...
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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 F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide showers as scheduled and/or requested for two (#1 and #3) of three residents reviewed for assistance with bathing and...
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Jun 2024
13 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
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 accurate coding of a MDS assessment for one (#29) of one sam...
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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 to refer a resident with a newly evident or possible serious mental illness to the OHCA for a level II PASRR evaluation for one (#23) of two s...
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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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was reviewed and revised for one (#15) of 12 residents reviewed for care plans.
The RN consultant reported 41...
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CONCERN
(D)
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 bathing as outlined in their care for one (#6) of one sampled resident reviewed for bathing assistance.
The corporat...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed after dialysis treatments per physic...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
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 residents were offered the pneumonia vaccination according t...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
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 residents were offered the choice to formulate advanced dire...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for three (#11, 23 and #37) of twelve sampled residents revie...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medication regimen reviews conducted by the pharmacist were acted on for two (#15 and #21) of five residents reviewed for unnecessar...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication was necessary to treat a specific condition i...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication rate less than 5%. A total of 25 opportunities were observed with two errors. The total medication erro...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure blood work was obtained per physician orders for two (#7 and #11) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary meds.
The corporate RN ...
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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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff was alerted to implement enhanced barrier precautions for three (#7, 20, and #37) of five sampled residents revi...
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Feb 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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to:
a) notify the resident representative on file for one (#2) of two sampled residents reviewed for change in condition; and
b) failed to no...
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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
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an accurate clinical record to include the resident's responsibly party contact information for one (#2) of two sampled resident r...
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Nov 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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to implement the infection control policy for COVID-19 positive residents.
The administrator identified 45 residents resided in...
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May 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
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 assess residents at least once every three months for two (#1 and #...
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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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure:
a) a person-centered baseline care plan was ...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for one (#10) of 12...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to assess a resident for removal of an indwelling Foley ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
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 residents received a pneumococcal vaccination for two (#12 a...
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Nov 2021
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an assessment accurately for one (#27) of 24 residents reviewed.
The Administrator identified 26 residents who resided in the faci...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a quarterly assessment for one (#5) of nine residents revi...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "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.
- • 26 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade F (30/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 98% turnover. Very high, 50 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Marlow Nursing & Rehab's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MARLOW NURSING & REHAB an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Oklahoma, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Marlow Nursing & Rehab Staffed?
CMS rates MARLOW NURSING & REHAB's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 98%, which is 51 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 47%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Marlow Nursing & Rehab?
State health inspectors documented 26 deficiencies at MARLOW NURSING & REHAB during 2021 to 2024. These included: 26 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Marlow Nursing & Rehab?
MARLOW NURSING & REHAB 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 BRADFORD MONTGOMERY, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 69 certified beds and approximately 52 residents (about 75% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MARLOW, Oklahoma.
How Does Marlow Nursing & Rehab Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, MARLOW NURSING & REHAB's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (98%) is significantly higher than the state average of 47%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Marlow Nursing & Rehab?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Marlow Nursing & Rehab Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MARLOW NURSING & REHAB 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 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Marlow Nursing & Rehab Stick Around?
Staff turnover at MARLOW NURSING & REHAB is high. At 98%, the facility is 51 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 47%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Marlow Nursing & Rehab Ever Fined?
MARLOW NURSING & REHAB 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 Marlow Nursing & Rehab on Any Federal Watch List?
MARLOW NURSING & REHAB 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.