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Ballard Nursing Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

201 WEST 5TH STREET, Ada, OK 74820

73 Beds
Medicare Since 1996

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201 WEST 5TH STREET
Ada, OK 74820

About Ballard Nursing Center

Nursing home overview and details

Ballard Nursing Center is a for-profit nursing home in Ada, OK, serving Pontotoc County and the surrounding community. The facility has 73 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.6 residents.

Ballard Nursing Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with IHS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Ada, OK, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds73
Avg. Residents/Day55.6
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyPontotoc
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

2of 5

Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Ballard Nursing Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Poor

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Ballard Nursing Center provides 3.11 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.49 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 64.6%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 2.75 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.49
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.11
Total Nurse Turnover Rate64.6%
RN Turnover Rate60.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.75

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Ballard Nursing Center has received 1 fine totaling $12,740. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($12,740)
Total Penalties1

Doctors at Ballard Nursing Center

1 affiliated physicians

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About Ballard Nursing Center

What is the CMS rating for Ballard Nursing Center?

Ballard Nursing Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Ballard Nursing Center have?

Ballard Nursing Center has 73 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.6 residents.

What type of facility is Ballard Nursing Center?

Ballard Nursing Center is a for profit - individual nursing home serving Pontotoc County in Ada, OK.

How many doctors practice at Ballard Nursing Center?

1 physicians are affiliated with Ballard Nursing Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Ballard Nursing Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Ballard Nursing Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·