DBelow average · score 39/100 · #202 of 282 in Oklahoma
Ballard Nursing Center
201 West 5Th Street, Ada, OK 74820 · 73 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 2.9 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Oklahoma
3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28)above median
$8,281 in fines in 3 years
Why Ballard Nursing Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Oklahoma nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 73 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Ballard Nursing Center at a Glance
D
39/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.93 h.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 28.
58<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
56<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,281 fines, 0 denials.
45<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Oklahoma, medium facilities · CMS record 375263 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address201 West 5Th Street, Ada, OK 74820
Phone5804361414
CountyPontotoc
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds73
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Oklahoma
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — above median
1
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- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
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