Quick answers
- Where is Checotah Nursing Center?
- 321 Southeast 2nd Street, Checotah, OK 74426, in Mcintosh County, Oklahoma.
- What is the phone number of Checotah Nursing Center?
- (918) 473-2251, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Checotah Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Checotah Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $91,221 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Checotah Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 3, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Medicare lists 23 health citations; the most serious was level G. 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 (July 3, 2023 to February 20, 2026), Checotah Nursing Center had 23 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $91,221 in total (2 fines, the latest on February 20, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial.
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: December 12, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); February 20, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0568 Level E
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Previous cycle: August 9, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); October 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0802 Level E
“Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
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.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: July 3, 2023 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 3, 2023 (standard health inspection); February 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 9, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level F
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0610 Level F
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0578 Level E
“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.”
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0677 Level E
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
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 (8)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $91,221 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $22,776 |
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $68,445 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment denial | from September 20, 2024, 19 days |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 73.2% | 55.4% | 45.3% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Family LLC | Direct owner | 100% | November 1, 2016 |
| Abbott, Barney | Indirect owner | 100% | November 1, 2016 |
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 | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 34.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-08-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 321 Southeast 2nd Street, Checotah, OK 74426 |
| County | Mcintosh County |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Phone | (918) 473‑2251 |
| CMS Certification Number | 375140 |
| Name in Medicare records | CHECOTAH 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).
- Eufaula Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center13 mi · Eufaula, OK · 4 of 5 stars
- Lakeview Nursing & Rehab13 mi · Eufaula, OK · 3 of 5 stars
- Countryside Estates14 mi · Warner, OK · 2 of 5 stars
- The Springs Skilled Nursing and Therapy21 mi · Muskogee, OK · 3 of 5 stars
- Pleasant Valley Health Care Center21 mi · Muskogee, OK · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee21 mi · Muskogee, OK · Acute Care Hospital
- Muskogee VA Medical Center21 mi · Muskogee, OK · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc26 mi · Stigler, 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