TEMPLE MANOR NURSING HOME

100 WEST GREEN AVENUE, TEMPLE, OK 73568 (580) 825-6336
For profit - Limited Liability company 48 Beds SOUTHWEST LTC Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#29 of 282 in OK
Last Inspection: January 2025

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

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
90/100
In Oklahoma
#29/282
Top 10%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Holding Steady
1 → 1 violations
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.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2023: 1 issues
2025: 1 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (42%)

    6 points below Oklahoma average of 48%

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 42%

Near Oklahoma avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

Chain: SOUTHWEST LTC

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. Th...

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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. The administrator reported 37 residents resided in the facility. Findings: A Storage Areas, Maintenance policy, dated December 2009, read in part, Maintenance storage areas shall be maintained in a clean and safe manner. A Hazardous Areas, Devices and Equipment policy, dated July 2017, read in parts, A hazard is defined as anything in the environment that has the potential to cause injury or illness .Sharp objects that are accessible to vulnerable residents .Open areas or items that should be locked when not in use .Access to toxic chemicals .Disabled locks. On 01/22/25 at 10:41 a.m., during initial tour a medical supply closet was observed to be unlocked. Insulin syringes were observed to be stored inside the unlocked closet. On 01/22/25 at 10:53 a.m., a maintenance closet was observed to be unlocked. The closet was observed to contain liquid hand soap, disinfectant spray, and a bottle of granite/stone cleaner without a spray pump or any type of lid on the container. Two cans of AX-IT spray baseboard stripper were observed. A rusted container, without a clear label, was observed with a liquid substance which was noted to have a chemical like smell. On 01/22/25 at 1:00 p.m., the storage/maintenance closets were observed to remain unlocked. On 01/22/25 at 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., observations of residents were made throughout the facility. No residents were observed to wander into rooms, open doors, or show interest in the supply closets. During this time period several staff members including CNAs, CMAs, and housekeeping staff were interviewed regarding residents with wandering behaviors. Staff reported no knowledge of any resident who would open closed doors or get into the storage and/or maintenance closets. On 01/22/25 at 2:14 p.m., the administrator reported the storage and maintenance closets should have been locked. The administrator reported sometime over the weekend a staff member had combined all of the keys to the storage closets on one key holder. The administrator reported maintenance staff was going to change and install all new locks on each of the supply closets immediately.
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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**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 facility policy and professional standards of care, for two (#9 and #19) of three residents reviewed for respiratory services. Findings: The facility's Oxygen Administration policy, dated 10/2020, read in part, .After completing the oxygen setup or adjustment, the following information should be recorded in the resident's medical record .The date and time that the procedure was performed .The name and title of the individual who performed the procedure .The rate of oxygen flow, route and rationale .The frequency and duration of the treatment . 1. Resident #9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A physician order, with start date of 12/03/21, documented, Change and date O2 tubing every week on Sunday, and prn in the evening every Sun. On 12/21/23, the resident's oxygen tubing was observed to be dated 12/11/23. The resident's December TAR documented the oxygen tubing had been changed on 12/17/23. 2. Resident #19 was admitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis of heart failure. A physician's order, dated 12/03/21, documented, Change O2 tubing every week on Sunday and PRN every night shift every Sun for Infection control protocol. On 12/21/23, the resident's oxygen tubing was observed to be dated 12/11/23. The resident's December TAR documented the oxygen tubing had been changed on 12/17/23. On 12/21/23 at 2:45 p.m., LPN #1 observed the O2 tubing for resident #9 and #19, and noted the date of 12/11/23. The LPN reported the tubing should have been changed the previous Sunday night on 12/17/23. On 12/21/23 at 3:00 p.m., the administrator was informed of the above findings and reported the O2 tubing should have been changed as ordered.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • 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.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

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.