HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, Oklahoma, has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. It ranks #230 out of 282 facilities in the state, placing it in the bottom half, and #4 out of 5 in Ottawa County, suggesting there are only a few local options that perform better. Despite a recent trend of improvement, with a reduction in issues from 13 in 2023 to 12 in 2024, the facility still has serious problems, including $40,077 in fines, which is higher than 83% of Oklahoma facilities. Staffing is an average strength with a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 63%, which is about the state average. However, there are alarming incidents reported, including critical failures to respect a resident's wishes not to leave their room, instances of mental and physical abuse during transfers, and inadequate response to a resident who became unresponsive, highlighting serious concerns about resident safety and care.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Oklahoma
- #230/282
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 63% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $40,077 in fines. Higher than 96% of Oklahoma facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 31 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
17pts above Oklahoma avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
15 points above Oklahoma average of 48%
The Ugly 31 deficiencies on record
May 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
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 enter required information on a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance No...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident was assessed for their ability to safely use bed rails and the resident or their representative gave info...
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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 observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control protocols were followed during wound care for one (#5) of two residents reviewed for wounds.
The DON identified 8 re...
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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 a resident did not receive unnecessary psychotropic medicati...
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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 observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
The DON identified 37 resid...
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Mar 2024
7 deficiencies
3 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
On 03/26/24 at 3:33 p.m., an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facilities failure to ensure Resident #1's right to remain in their room was not violated. Residen...
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CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On [DATE] at 3:33 p.m., and Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facilities failure to preve...
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CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0678
(Tag F0678)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** On [DATE] an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facility's failure to ensure cardio-pulmon...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent the use of a gait belt as a physical restraint for one (#1) of four sampled residents reviewed for resident rights.
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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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to notify a resident's family of a significant weight loss for one (#5) of three sampled residents reviewed for weight loss.
A Resident List R...
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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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to conduct skin and wound assessments and as ordered by a physician for one (#6) of three sampled residents reviewed for wound care.
A Resident...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to protect residents from potential abuse by delaying an...
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Apr 2023
13 deficiencies
2 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
On 04/01/23, an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facility's failure to ensure residents who had fallen had interventions put in place to prevent the recurrence ...
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CRITICAL
(J)
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
On 03/30/23, an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facility's failure to provide mental health treatment and services for Res #23 who had a serious mental illness...
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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 record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were accurate for three (#23, 32 and #94) of three residents reviewed for accuracy of assessments...
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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 include a PASRR II evaluation in the comprehensive resident assessment and incorporate the recommendations into the resident's care plan fo...
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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
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure baseline care plans were developed to include care of residents with oxygen therapy, for one (#94 ) of one residents r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate weekly skin assessments were completed for one (#32) of one residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
The Resident Census and...
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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
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to assess a resident for continued need for an indwelling urinary catheter for one (#91) of one resident reviewed for an indwell...
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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, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure one (#94) of four residents reviewed for oxygen therapy had the tubing and humidifier canister labeled with the date o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to provide medications as ordered for three (#26, 28, and # 96) of three residents reviewed for medications.
The Resident Census...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive care plan was developed for for...
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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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure care plans were revised for residents with falls, for two (#18 and #91) of two residents reviewed for falls.
The Resident Census and...
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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 review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were written for an indwelling urinary catheter and oxygen therapy for two (#91 and #94) of two res...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff were trained and had demonstrated competencies:
a. to care for one (#23) of one residents reviewed for serious mental ...
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Jul 2019
6 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent falls and to consistently identify and implement interventions to aid in the...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Assessments
(Tag F0636)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to complete an accurate comprehensive assessment for ...
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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
2. A physician's telephone order for resident #6, dated 01/31/19, documented a change in dose of the resident's prescribed medication, Seroquel. The form documented the corresponding diagnosis for 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
2. On 07/08/19 at 10:56 a.m., resident #17 was observed sitting in his room watching television. The resident was asked if he had attended any care plan meetings. He stated he had not. He was asked if...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to complete competency checklists for three (Employee #1, 2, and #3) of four employee files reviewed for competency checklis...
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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 observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to:
~ ensure a resident was not prescribed an as needed antianxiety medication for a period greater than 14 da...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "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
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 5 life-threatening violation(s), 2 harm violation(s), $40,077 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 31 deficiencies on record, including 5 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $40,077 in fines. Higher than 94% of Oklahoma facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Higher Call Nursing Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER 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 Higher Call Nursing Center Staffed?
CMS rates HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 63%, which is 17 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Higher Call Nursing Center?
State health inspectors documented 31 deficiencies at HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER during 2019 to 2024. These included: 5 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 2 that caused actual resident harm, and 24 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Higher Call Nursing Center?
HIGHER CALL NURSING 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 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE REIT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 86 certified beds and approximately 42 residents (about 49% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in QUAPAW, Oklahoma.
How Does Higher Call Nursing Center Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (63%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Higher Call Nursing Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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 Immediate Jeopardy citations and the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Higher Call Nursing Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 5 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Higher Call Nursing Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER is high. At 63%, the facility is 17 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. 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 Higher Call Nursing Center Ever Fined?
HIGHER CALL NURSING CENTER has been fined $40,077 across 3 penalty actions. The Oklahoma average is $33,480. 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 Higher Call Nursing Center on Any Federal Watch List?
HIGHER CALL NURSING 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.