Skilled nursing · McAlester, OK

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center

1001 South George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501

3 / 5CMS 80 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 19 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oklahoma state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 11.0 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.31 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 58 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oklahoma DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.31

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

58%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

11.0%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Oklahoma state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.31

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.35

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

58%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

42%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

11.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

16.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

6.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$31,460 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID375340

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds80

Avg residents57

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.31 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oklahoma DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

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

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $31,460 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center appears in the record section above.

Does Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center use antipsychotic medications?

11.0 percent of long-stay residents at Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 16.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 19 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Oklahoma state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center?

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center is located at 1001 South George Nigh Expressway, McAlester, OK 74501. Phone: (918) 423-7373. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center a special focus facility?

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $31,460 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center compare to other McAlester skilled nursing facilities?

Walnut Grove Care & Rehab Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 19. The full McAlester directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full McAlester directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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