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Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center

1001 South George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501

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Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center is a nursing home in McAlester, Oklahoma. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 28, 2025 from $40,700 to $31,460.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  9. Health inspection on February 28, 2025

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    60 of 283 Oklahoma homes (21%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $31,460 on February 28, 2025.

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    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on February 28, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0344. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  12. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  13. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  15. Health inspection on July 25, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2022.

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  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WALNUT GROVE LIVING CENTER.

  17. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  18. Health inspection on October 24, 2023

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2023.

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  19. Health inspection on May 5, 2022

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0563. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

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  20. Fire safety inspection on May 5, 2022

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(918) 423-7373
Last standard health inspection
February 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
80
Residents per day, on average
59.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Walnut Healthcare, LLC
Chain
Mgm Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Oklahoma average (22 vs 23).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center last inspected?

CMS lists February 28, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center have?

CMS lists 22 health citations since May 5, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $31,460 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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