Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation
1400 North College, Cordell, OK 73632 · Washita County · (580) 832-3371
110 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 375306 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 5, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Oklahoma average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 19 health citations since March 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.77 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across Oklahoma and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.16 of those hours.
30.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Oklahoma average 55.5%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
203/23
1104/24
609/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
8E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
September 5, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure:a. showers were cleaned between each use, andb. the walls of residents' rooms were not damaged during 2 of 2 observations made for a clean, sanitary, and home like environment. The administrator identified 53 residents resided in the facility.
- E Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to have an effective quality assessment and assurance program that identified concerns and implemented actions to correct the concerns. The DON identified 53 residents resided in the facility. An undated policy provided by the facility titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program, read in part, The primary purpose of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program is to establish data-driven, facility-wide processes that improve quality of care. On 09/05/25 at 11:55 a.m., the administrator was asked for quality assurance and performance improvement meeting documentation for the past year, from August 2024 thru August 2025. The administrator stated they did not have a book, or any documentation, for that time period. The administrator stated they had looked for it and had not been able to locate it. [...]
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a PRN psychotropic medication was limited to 14 days for 1 (#40) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for PRN psychotropic medications. The DON identified 53 residents resided in the facility and 41 were taking psychotropic medication.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to accurately code MDS assessment for a resident's mobility device for 1 (#3) of 14 sampled residents reviewed for MDS accuracy The administrator identified 53 residents resided in the facility.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility to ensure a level II PASARR was completed after a new mental health diagnosis for 1 (#41) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for PASARR's. The administrator identified 53 residents resided in the facility.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure:a. an oxygen nasal cannula was placed in a bag when not in use to prevent infections for 1 (#29) of 20 sampled residents reviewed for infection control practices, andb. staff changed gloves while performing catheter care for 1 (#4) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for catheter care. The DON identified 20 residents received oxygen therapy and two residents had catheters.
April 25, 2024Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure an antibiotic for a wound was justified and a wound culture had been obtained for one (#2) of two sampled residents reviewed for wounds. The Administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility. The Resident Matrix, dated 04/22/24, documented two residents with wounds.
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure annual competency reviews were completed for two (CNA #2 and CNA #3) of three sampled staff reviewed for annual competency skills checks. The Administrator identified 52 residents resided in the facility.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was labeled, dated, and not kept beyond the Use by Date. The Administrator identified 52 residents resided in the facility. The DON identified 50 residents who received nutrition from the kitchen.
- E Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the information submitted on the Payroll Based Journal was accurate for 24 hour staffing. The Administrator identified 52 residents resided in the facility.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a physician had been notified for a change in condition for one (#7) of three sampled residents reviewed for notification. The administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff reported an allegation of misappropriation of property for one ( #36) of one sampled resident reviewed The Administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure bowel sounds had been assessed when a resident complained of abdominal discomfort for one (#7) of one sampled residents reviewed for hospitalization. The administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure to ensure a smoking assessment was completed quarterly for one (#47) of one sampled resident reviewed for smoking. The Administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility and three residents smoked or used vape products.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure: a. a interdisciplinary assessment was completed for use of side rails, b. a physician order was obtained for use of side rails , c. resident representatives were notified about the benefits and potential hazards associated with side rails, and d. side rails were care planned for one (#4) of one resident sampled for side rail use. The MDS coordinator identified 8 Resident used bed rails.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a second tuberculin skin test was read for two (#50 and #16) of five sampled residents reviewed for immunizations. The Administrator identified 51 residents who resided in the facility.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the pneumonia vaccination according to policy for one (#27) of five sampled residents reviewed for immunizations. The Administrator identified 51 residents resided in the facility.
March 15, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered, educated, and signed a consent or declination form, for the pneumococcal vaccine within 30 days of admission, for four (#9, #10, #29, and #33) of six residents reviewed for compliance with influenza/pneumococcal vaccinations. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents, dated 03/14/23, documented 50 residents resided in the facility.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the COVID-19 vaccine had been offered, education provided, and declination signed by residents or resident representatives for three (#9, #32, and #49) of six residents reviewed for compliance with COVID-19 immunizations. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents, dated 03/14/23, documented 50 residents resided in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 6 on September 5, 2025, 2 on March 15, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.77 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.02 | 3.44 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.89 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.72 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.9% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.12 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.08 on weekdays and 4.02 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.69 in April to June 2025 to 4.77 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.77 | 0.16 | 5.08 | 4.02 | 0.2% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.56 | 0.15 | 4.83 | 3.87 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.70 | 0.16 | 4.97 | 4.01 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.69 | 0.16 | 4.92 | 4.13 | 1.5% | 4 of 91 | 50 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Oklahoma, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.79 | 0.32 | 3.94 | 3.42 | 2.2% | 1.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Oklahoma | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.6 | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CORDELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Family LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/01/2022 |
| Abbott, Barney | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 99% | 08/01/2022 |
| Abbott, Barney | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2022 | |
| Abbott, Barney | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 25, 2024: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2025: "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."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 5, 2025: "Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly"
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Clinton Therapy & Living Center Clinton, 14.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 56 citations
- Hobart Nursing & Rehabilitation Hobart, 19.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Corn Heritage Village and Rehab of Weatherford Weatherford, 23 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
Oklahoma contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Oklahoma. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Oklahoma State Department of Health, Long Term Care Service, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the Attorney General, 1-800-211-2116. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: OSDH Long Term Care Surveys search, where Oklahoma publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 5, 2025. The Oklahoma average is 6.4.
- Has Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Cordell Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers. Legal business name: CORDELL NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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