nursing home in Tahlequah, OK
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
614 E Cherrie Street, Tahlequah, OK 74465 · (918) 456-2573
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy at a glance
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy is a 125-bed for-profit nursing home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma (Cherokee County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Oklahoma average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 8, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Oklahoma average is 6.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 49% per year (state average 55.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 125
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Bridges Health
- Medicare-certified since
- August 4, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cherokee County
- CMS Certification Number
- 375124
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.32 hrs | 3.79 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.26 hrs | 0.34 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.98 hrs | 2.54 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.44 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 49% | 55.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 67.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $18,268 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 125 | 97 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 61 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 46.5% | 64% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.3% | 4.7% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 20% | 17.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.9% | 13.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.2% | 13.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24.5% | 25.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.7% | 17.1% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 94.6% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 91% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.6% | 74.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.5% | 75.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| January 8, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 21, 2025 |
| November 2, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 9, 2024 |
| November 2, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Standard | 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 Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
| June 1, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 29, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/31/2020 |
| COBLE, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| BRIDGES ESOP, INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| COBLE, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2020 |
| DEROIN, KRISTY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy's rating?
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Oklahoma nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Oklahoma average of 6.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy?
It is for profit - partnership and part of Bridges Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy and how do I contact it?
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy is at 614 E Cherrie Street, Tahlequah, OK 74465. Phone: (918) 456-2573.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.