The Cottage Extended Care
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
The Cottage Extended Care has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a poor overall performance. They rank #189 out of 282 facilities in Oklahoma, placing them in the bottom half, and #26 out of 33 in Tulsa County, meaning there are very few local options that are worse. However, there is a positive trend as the number of issues has decreased from 6 in 2023 to 4 in 2025. Staffing is rated at 3 out of 5, which is average, but the turnover rate is concerning at 71%, much higher than the state average of 55%. While the facility has not faced any fines, which is a good sign, there have been serious incidents, such as a critical issue where a resident did not receive necessary wound care as ordered, and another case where physician orders for catheter care were not properly documented. These findings highlight both the facility's strengths and weaknesses, making it essential for families to thoroughly evaluate their options.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Oklahoma
- #189/282
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 71% turnover. Very high, 23 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 21 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 18 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)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
25pts above Oklahoma avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
23 points above Oklahoma average of 48%
The Ugly 18 deficiencies on record
May 2025
1 deficiency
1 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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
On 05/29/25 at 4:40 p.m., the OSDH was notified and verified the existence of a past non-compliance immediate jeopardy (IJ) situation related to the facility's failure to ensure wound care was complet...
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Jan 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Requirements
(Tag F0622)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete a discharge summary for one (#98) of three sampled residents reviewed for discharge.
The administrator identified 100 residents re...
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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
2. Resident #59 had diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A physician's order, dated 10/27/21, read in part, Budesonide Suspension [corticosteriod] 0.5 MG/2 ML 1 vial inhale ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure call light cords were available in resident rooms for three (#1, 43, and #62) of twenty sampled residents whose call light cord system...
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Nov 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were obtained for catheter care for one (#1) of four residents reviewed for catheters.
The DON identified 16 resi...
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Sept 2023
5 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
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent facility staff from uploading a video recording of a resident being abused onto a social media platform for one (#73) of three samp...
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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
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to protect a resident from physical and verbal abuse for one (#73) of three sampled residents reviewed for abuse and neglect.
T...
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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
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a suspected incident of abuse was reported to the administrator within two hours of discovery for one (#73) of three s...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure baths were provided for dependent residents for two (#63 and...
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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 F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to place functioning call light activation buttons where residents could access them for two (#38 and #76) of two sampled reside...
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Dec 2021
8 deficiencies
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 interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was provided within 48 hours of admissi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a gradual dose reduction for a psychotropic me...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained by covering urinary drainage bags with dignity bags for two (#32 and #61) of two residents revi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0570
(Tag F0570)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the facility surety bond was in an amount to secure all personal funds of residents who deposited with the facility.
The Administra...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure eye glasses were repaired for one resident (#4...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. Resident #73 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses which included schizophrenia, anxiety, and major depressive disorder.
An i...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nutritional status was maintained via tube fee...
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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 and interview, the facility failed to ensure infection control was maintained in the kitchen. The facility failed to:
a. cover raw chicken in the kitchen area.
b. date and label h...
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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?"
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "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 fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Oklahoma facilities.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 1 life-threatening violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 18 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • Grade F (18/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 71% turnover. Very high, 23 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is The Cottage Extended Care's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns The Cottage Extended Care an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 The Cottage Extended Care Staffed?
CMS rates The Cottage Extended Care's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 71%, which is 25 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 86%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at The Cottage Extended Care?
State health inspectors documented 18 deficiencies at The Cottage Extended Care during 2021 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 17 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 The Cottage Extended Care?
The Cottage Extended Care 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 176 certified beds and approximately 90 residents (about 51% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How Does The Cottage Extended Care Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, The Cottage Extended Care's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (71%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting The Cottage Extended Care?
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?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, and the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is The Cottage Extended Care Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, The Cottage Extended Care has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-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 The Cottage Extended Care Stick Around?
Staff turnover at The Cottage Extended Care is high. At 71%, the facility is 25 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 86%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. 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 The Cottage Extended Care Ever Fined?
The Cottage Extended Care 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 The Cottage Extended Care on Any Federal Watch List?
The Cottage Extended Care 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.