TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Temple Manor Nursing Home has an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of reliability and care quality. It ranks #29 out of 282 facilities in Oklahoma, placing it in the top half, and is the only nursing home in Cotton County. The facility's trend is stable, with two issues noted in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting consistent management. While staffing has a poor rating of 1 out of 5 stars, its turnover rate of 42% is better than the state average, indicating that some staff do stay longer. There have been no fines, which is a positive sign, but there were concerns regarding safety, including unlocked storage areas for insulin syringes and unlabeled oxygen tubing, which could pose risks to residents.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Oklahoma
- #29/282
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Oklahoma's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 12 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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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 (42%)
6 points below Oklahoma average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Oklahoma avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure storage and maintenance closets containing insulin syringes and hazardous chemicals remained locked in order to protect residents.
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Dec 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
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 oxygen tubing was labeled and dated, per the f...
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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 2 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 Temple Manor's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 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 Temple Manor Staffed?
CMS rates TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Oklahoma average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Temple Manor?
State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Temple Manor?
TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 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 SOUTHWEST LTC, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 48 certified beds and approximately 38 residents (about 79% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in TEMPLE, Oklahoma.
How Does Temple Manor Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.7, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Temple Manor?
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 Temple Manor Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 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 Temple Manor Stick Around?
TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME has a staff turnover rate of 42%, 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 Temple Manor Ever Fined?
TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 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 Temple Manor on Any Federal Watch List?
TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME 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.