Marlow Nursing & Rehab
702 South 9th, Marlow, OK 73055 · Stephens County · (580) 658-5468
69 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 2005
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 375490 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 24, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Oklahoma average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 30 health citations since May 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 3.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.79 across Oklahoma and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
71.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Oklahoma average 55.5%).
CMS links it to Bradford Montgomery, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
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.
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 30 health citations on file.
November 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from for 2 (#1 and #2) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. The administrator identified two allegations of abuse in the past 60 days.
November 24, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Oklahoma Health Care Authority was notified after a resident received a significant mental health diagnosis for 2 (#9 and #36) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for PASRR assessments. The DON identified 52 residents resided in the facility.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to:a. administer medications per physician's orders for 1 (#2) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications, and b. provide supervision for 1 (#58) of 1 sampled resident reviewed for illicit substance use. The DON identified 52 residents resided in the facility. 1. A behavior note, dated 01/16/25 at 4:56 p.m., showed at 11:30 a.m., Resident #58 was observed in the hallway, walking quickly, and hollering out loud to staff. The note showed the resident proceeded to a housekeeper and inquired about where the tissue box in their room was. The note showed prior to the resident's encounter with the housekeeper, the housekeeping staff had alerted nursing staff about a tissue box that contained what appeared to be a broken glass pipe with a white substance in it. [...]
- 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 provide and document education related to COVID-19 immunizations for 5 (#2, 4, 22, 32, and #48) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for immunizations. The DON identified 17 residents declined the COVID-19 immunization.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident assessments accurately reflected the current status for 1 (#10) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for assessments. The DON identified 52 residents resided in facility.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a care plan for illicit substance use for 1 (#58) of 1 sampled resident reviewed for illicit substance use. The DON identified 52 residents resided in the facility.
October 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D 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, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide a warm and comfortable environment for one (#2) of three residents reviewed for a comfortable and homelike environment. The administrator reported 40 residents resided in the facility.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to review and revise care plans, and to include the resident or their representative in care plan meetings, for one (#2) of three residents reviewed for care plans. The administrator reported 40 residents resided in the facility.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide showers as scheduled and/or requested for two (#1 and #3) of three residents reviewed for assistance with bathing and hygiene. The administrator reported 40 residents resided in the facility.
June 28, 2024Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the choice to formulate advanced directives for three (#20, 29, and #37) of twelve sampled residents reviewed for advanced directives. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for three (#11, 23 and #37) of twelve sampled residents reviewed for comprehensive care plans.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure medication regimen reviews conducted by the pharmacist were acted on for two (#15 and #21) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary meds. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication was necessary to treat a specific condition indicated in the clinical record and failed to ensure an as needed psychotropic medication was limited to 14 days for one (#20) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure the medication rate less than 5%. A total of 25 opportunities were observed with two errors. The total medication error rate was 8%. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents reside in the facility.
- E Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure blood work was obtained per physician orders for two (#7 and #11) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary meds. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff was alerted to implement enhanced barrier precautions for three (#7, 20, and #37) of five sampled residents reviewed enhanced barrier precautions. The Corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of a MDS assessment for one (#29) of one sampled resident related to a discharge to the hospital after a reportable fall. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 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 failed to refer a resident with a newly evident or possible serious mental illness to the OHCA for a level II PASRR evaluation for one (#23) of two sampled residents reviewed for PASARR. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was reviewed and revised for one (#15) of 12 residents reviewed for care plans. The RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to provide bathing as outlined in their care for one (#6) of one sampled resident reviewed for bathing assistance. The corporate RN reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was assessed after dialysis treatments per physician's order for one (#11) of two residents reviewed for dialysis. The RN consultant reported three residents that resided in the facility received dialysis services.
- 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 three (#4, 20, and #30) of five sampled residents reviewed for immunizations. The corporate RN consultant reported 41 residents resided in the facility.
February 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- 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: a) notify the resident representative on file for one (#2) of two sampled residents reviewed for change in condition; and b) failed to notify physician for one (#1) of one sampled resident with an abnormal temperature at the time of admission. The administrator identified 42 residents resided in the facility.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to maintain an accurate clinical record to include the resident's responsibly party contact information for one (#2) of two sampled resident records. The administrator identified 42 residents resided in the facility.
November 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to implement the infection control policy for COVID-19 positive residents. The administrator identified 45 residents resided in the facility. A facility COVID-19 PPE Management Guide, dated 05/15/23, read in part, .a well-fitting facemask will be required at all times and in all departments .resident care encounters: well-fitting facemask and eye protection (goggles or face shield) .care of all quarantined/suspected/positive COVID residents: N95, eye protection, gloves, gown . On 11/14/23 at 10:19 a.m., RN #1 was observed providing wound/ostomy care for Res #5 who had recently tested positive for COVID-19. The resident's door had signage related to transmission based precautions. [...]
May 18, 2023Standard inspection · 5 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 received a pneumococcal vaccination for two (#12 and #18) of five residents sampled for immunization compliance. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, dated 05/15/23, documented 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to assess residents at least once every three months for two (#1 and #2) of two residents sampled for Quarterly MDS Assessments. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, dated 05/15/23, documented 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure: a) a person-centered baseline care plan was developed for two (#84 and 132), and b) baseline care plans were signed and dated by a nurse, and a summary of the baseline care plan was provided to the resident or representative for three (#84, 132, and #134) of three sampled residents reviewed for baseline care plans. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, dated 05/15/23, documented 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for one (#10) of 12 residents sampled for care plans. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents report, dated 05/19/22, documented 41 residents resided in the facility.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to assess a resident for removal of an indwelling Foley catheter, or ensure an appropriate diagnosis for the use of the catheter, for one (#84) of two residents sampled for urinary catheters. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form, dated 05/15/23, documented two residents with indwelling catheters.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 4 on November 24, 2025, 2 on June 28, 2024, 2 on May 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
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) | 3.61 | 3.79 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.36 | 3.44 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 71.4% | 55.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 80.0% | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 2.92 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 3.72 on weekdays and 3.36 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.77 in April to June 2025 to 3.61 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 | 3.61 | 0.38 | 3.72 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 1 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.89 | 0.14 | 4.02 | 3.54 | 0.0% | 20 of 92 | 50 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.78 | 0.29 | 3.93 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.77 | 0.28 | 3.94 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 52 |
| 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 | 10.8 | 13.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.1 | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MARLOW NURSING & REHABILITATION LLC. CMS links this home to Bradford Montgomery, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery, Bradford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 05/08/2017 |
| McMiller, Diana | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/05/2022 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on November 24, 2025: "Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on November 24, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- 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 November 24, 2025: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 23, 2024: "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 on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the Oklahoma average of 3.44.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Gregston Nursing Home, Inc. Marlow, 0.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Elk Crossing Duncan, 8.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community Duncan, 10.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Meridian Nursing Home Comanche, 16 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Lindsay Nursing & Rehab Lindsay, 23.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Lawton Post Acute & Rehab Lawton, 24.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 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 Marlow Nursing & Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Marlow Nursing & Rehab 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Marlow Nursing & Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 24, 2025. The Oklahoma average is 6.4.
- Has Marlow Nursing & Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Marlow Nursing & Rehab 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 Marlow Nursing & Rehab?
- CMS lists 2 owners and managers, and links the home to Bradford Montgomery. Legal business name: MARLOW NURSING & 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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