Ballard Nursing Center

201 West 5th Street, Ada, OK 74820
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Overview Gallery (1) Amenities (18) Medicare Rating Short-Term Stay Rating Long-Term Stay Rating

Amenities for Ballard Nursing Center

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Activities On-site

community amenities

languages spoken

English

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Meals Provided

healthcare services

diabetic care

Diabetic Care

high acuity care

Feeding Tube
IV Care
Oxygen
Wound Care
Tracheostomy Tube
Cardiac Management Program
Stroke Recovery

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Registered Nurses
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Colostomy Care
Psychiatric Services
Respiratory Therapy

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Medicare rating for Ballard Nursing Center

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Last inspection Mar 27, 2024 Read full report

Short-Term Stay Rating

Average

(2/5)

Residents able to return home

N/A

Compare to 52.0% in Oklahoma and 53.7% nationally. The ability to return to a personal residence rather than a hospital or other care setting is an indication of successful rehabilitation.

Falls with major injury

0.0% of residents fell, resulting in a major injury such as a bone fracture or dislocation.

Compare to 1.5% in Oklahoma and 0.9% nationally. Preventing injury is an indicator of quality care and attention to resident safety.

Infections resulting in hospitalization

8.8% of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in a serious infection requiring hospitalization.

Compare to 8.3% in Oklahoma and 7.7% nationally. Lower is better. Preventing infection is an indicator of quality care and attention to resident safety.

Rehospitalizations

32.1% of residents were rehospitalized during their stay.

Compare to 26.1% in Oklahoma and 22.5% nationally. Lower is better. Fewer rehospitalizations is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Emergency room visits

12.1% of short term residents needed to go to an ER during their stay.

Compare to 17.0% in Oklahoma and 12.3% nationally. Lower is better. Fewer visits to emergency care is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Nurse Staffing

3 hours 5 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day.

Compare to 3 hours 45 minutes in Oklahoma and 3 hours 43 minutes nationally. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes.

Physical therapist staffing

0 minutes of physical therapist staffing per resident per day.

Compare to 2 minutes in Oklahoma and 4 minutes nationally. Residents who receive appropriate physical therapy are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury.

Direct care by registered nurses

Rated poor for ratio of registered nurse staffing devoted to direct patient care.

A higher ratio of registered nurse staffing devoted to direct patient care is associated with better safety and outcomes.

Use of antipsychotic drugs

20.4% of residents were given antipsychotic drugs.

Compare to 20.5% in Oklahoma and 19.9% nationally. High levels of use of antipsychotic drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment.

Short-Term Ratings Methodology

U.S. News Short-Term Rehabilitation Ratings evaluate eligible nursing homes in caring for people in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or other conditions. The data used to evaluate these facilities come primarily from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.

For details of the U.S. News methodology, please read the FAQ and the methodology report.

Long-Term Stay Rating

Average

(3/5)

Hospitalizations

There were 2 hospitalizations per 1000 patient days in this community.

Compare to 2 in Oklahoma and 1.6 nationally. A lower rate of hospitalizations is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Emergency room visits

There were 1.3 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days in this community.

Compare to 1.5 in Oklahoma and 1 nationally. Fewer visits to emergency care is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Ability to self-care

89.5% of residents maintained the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom and do other common activities without help.

Compare to 86.1% in Oklahoma and 85.2% nationally. A sustained ability to self care is indicative of quality care.

Flu vaccination

68.1% of residents received the annual influenza vaccination.

Compare to 95.2% in Oklahoma and 95.0% nationally. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when living in a multi-resident setting.

Nurse staffing consistency

A registered nurse was on site for at least 8 hours on 99.5% of days.

Compare to 91.4% in Oklahoma and 97.6% nationally. Some nursing homes may fall short of the federal minimum requirement for daily registered nurse staffing. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff.

Weekend staffing

Rated excellent for consistent weekend to weekday staffing.

Ratio of staffing on weekends compared to weekdays. Parity between weekend and weekday care is important for patient safety and consistency of care.

Use of antipsychotic drugs

20.4% of residents were given antipsychotic drugs.

Compare to 22.7% in Oklahoma and 20.8% nationally. Lower is better. High levels of use of antipsychotic drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment.

Long-Term Ratings Methodology

U.S. News Short-Term Rehabilitation Ratings evaluate eligible nursing homes in caring for people in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or other conditions. The data used to evaluate these facilities come primarily from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.

For details of the U.S. News methodology, please read the FAQ and the methodology report.

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