Quick answers
- Where is Ballard Nursing Center?
- 201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820, in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- What is the phone number of Ballard Nursing Center?
- (580) 436-1414, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ballard Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ballard Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,281.
- What did inspectors find at Ballard Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (February 9, 2023 to August 28, 2025), Medicare lists 18 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (February 9, 2023 to August 28, 2025), Ballard Nursing Center had 18 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,281 in total (1 fine, the latest on May 20, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident per day; the Oklahoma average is 3.82 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 28, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 28, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0887 Level F
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Previous cycle: March 27, 2024 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 27, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 20, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 13 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0584 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0698 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Earlier cycle: February 9, 2023 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: February 9, 2023 (standard health inspection); March 27, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0758 Level E
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (4)
K0362 Level F
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0741 Level F
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,281 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Oklahoma | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.56 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.09 | 2.55 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.00 | 3.82 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.00 | 3.44 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 78.8% | 55.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 75.0% | 52.0% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 5 nursing homes: IHS Management Consultants.
Legal business name: IHS Ballard Nursing Center Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHS Holding Inc | Direct owner | 100% | May 5, 1997 |
| Reed, Bart | Indirect owner | 100% | May 5, 1997 |
| IHS Management Consultants Inc. | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 29, 2019 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 58.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | IHS Management Consultants |
| Legal business name | IHS Ballard Nursing Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1996-08-04 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820 |
| County | Pontotoc County |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Phone | (580) 436‑1414 |
| CMS Certification Number | 375263 |
| Name in Medicare records | BALLARD NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Jan Frances Care Center1.6 mi · Ada, OK · 1 of 5 stars
- Ada Care Center1.6 mi · Ada, OK · 2 of 5 stars
- Callaway Nursing Home24 mi · Sulphur, OK · 1 of 5 stars
- Artesian Home25 mi · Sulphur, OK · 5 of 5 stars
- Heartway at Heritage Village Health and Rehab27 mi · Holdenville, OK · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Hospital Ada2.6 mi · Ada, OK · Acute Care Hospital
- Chickasaw Nation Medical Center2.6 mi · Ada, OK · Acute Care Hospital
- Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Authority26 mi · Sulphur, OK · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13