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301 North Garrett Elk City, OK 73644 · Beckham County

(580) 225-2811

All 2 nursing homes in Elk City, OK (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 118 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 375479 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 1 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.28 hours per resident per day at Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, above the Oklahoma median of 3.73 (US median: 3.72). About 0.29 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.84 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 41% of nursing staff left within a year (Oklahoma median 53.8%). That is lower than most homes in Oklahoma, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 4.28 hours
Above the Oklahoma median of 3.73 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.29 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.84 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 41% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover — Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds118
Residents per day 42 About 36% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceNovember 2004
Legal business nameELK CITY NURSING HOME LLC

Paying for care at Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Oklahoma's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on August 1, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 11 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 11 citations at Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center across 2 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 11 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (5) and infection control (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments" (tag F0642, level F, March 20, 2024).

August 1, 2025 · 2 citations

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 15, 2025)

March 20, 2024 · 9 citations

FEnsure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0642 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  1. The home averages about 36% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 2/5
August 2026 4/5 4/5 4/5 2/5
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Bell Avenue Nursing Center Elk City · 0.4 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 90 beds · Medicaid
Hensley Nursing & Rehab Sayre · 14.3 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 67 beds · Medicaid
River Valley Skilled Nursing and Therapy Clinton · 25.5 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 100 beds · Medicaid
Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation Cordell · 25.8 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 110 beds · Medicaid
Clinton Therapy & Living Center Clinton · 26.4 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 101 beds · Medicaid

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