Quick answers
- Where is Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
- 201 West Walnut, Tecumseh, OK 74873, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
- What is the phone number of Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
- (405) 598-2167, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy.
- What did inspectors find at Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2022 to March 27, 2025), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2022 to March 27, 2025), Heritage Skilled Nursing and Therapy had 27 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.68 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: March 27, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 27, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
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.”
F0693 Level E
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0732 Level D
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: November 16, 2023 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 16, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0568 Level D
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
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.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: November 17, 2022 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2022 (standard health inspection); November 16, 2023 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0688 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0757 Level E
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
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.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
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 (16)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
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.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0291 Level E
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
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 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.14 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.24 | 2.55 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.68 | 3.82 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.28 | 3.44 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 62.0% | 55.4% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 71.4% | 52.0% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 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 33 nursing homes: Bridges Health.
Legal business name: Tecumseh Operations, LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust | Indirect owner | 100% | December 31, 2020 |
| Bridges Esop, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 31, 2020 |
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 | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 61 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Bridges Health |
| Legal business name | Tecumseh Operations, LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2003-10-09 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 201 West Walnut, Tecumseh, OK 74873 |
| County | Pottawatomie County |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Phone | (405) 598‑2167 |
| CMS Certification Number | 375446 |
| Name in Medicare records | HERITAGE SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY |
| 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).
- The Golden Rule Home3.5 mi · Shawnee, OK · 2 of 5 stars
- The Regency Skilled Nursing and Therapy6.5 mi · Shawnee, OK · 5 of 5 stars
- Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home6.5 mi · Shawnee, OK · 1 of 5 stars
- Shawnee Care Center7.1 mi · Shawnee, OK · 1 of 5 stars
- Seminole Pioneer Nursing Home14 mi · Seminole, OK · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee7.0 mi · Shawnee, OK · Acute Care Hospital
- Prague Regional Memorial Hospital21 mi · Prague, OK · Critical Access Hospital
- Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village27 mi · Norman, OK · Psychiatric 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