Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · Nursing home
Ballard Nursing Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.93 hours Below the state average of 3.79
- Nursing staff who left in a year 75.0% Above the state average of 55.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 18 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $8,281 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 81.5% of 73 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Ballard Nursing Center is a 73-bed nursing home in Ada, Oklahoma (Pontotoc County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Oklahoma average of 3.79. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day (average)
- 59.5
- Certified since
- 1996 (30 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Ihs Management Consultants (5 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Ballard Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 75.0%, above the Oklahoma average of 55.5%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Oklahoma average 2.7
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Oklahoma average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Oklahoma average 2.6
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Oklahoma average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Oklahoma average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.93 h Oklahoma average 3.79
- Nurse aides 2.04 h Oklahoma average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 0.54 h Oklahoma average 0.92
- Registered nurses 0.35 h Oklahoma average 0.34
- All staff, weekends 2.96 h Oklahoma average 3.44
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Oklahoma average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover75.0%
- Oklahoma average55.5%
- Registered nurse turnover57.1%
- Oklahoma average53.6%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Oklahoma and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.8% | 13.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.3% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 9.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.4% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.3% | 91.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 37.8% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.5% | 25.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.7% | 94.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.2% | 17.1% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.9% | 17.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.86 | 2.31 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.36 | 2.96 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 27.3% | 75.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 5.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 20.0% | 74.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.1% | 27.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.0% | 16.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 3 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 20, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Oklahoma homes averaged 6.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (18)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 3, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (May 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Oklahoma homes averaged 0.9 fines and $18,268 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Oklahoma
- Size201 of 283 by certified beds
- Oklahoma average residents per day61.2
- ChainIhs Management Consultants
- Chain average overall rating2.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Ada3
- Homes in Pontotoc County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Ballard Nursing Center?
Ballard Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Ballard Nursing Center have?
Ballard Nursing Center has 73 certified beds. It averages 59.5 residents per day, about 81.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Ballard Nursing Center?
The home reports 2.93 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.35 hours from registered nurses. The Oklahoma average is 3.79 hours and 0.34 hours from registered nurses.
Has Ballard Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the past three years.
Does Ballard Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Pontotoc County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 375263. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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