University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory

Nursing Home · Tahlequah, OK

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number375185

Contact & location

1201 North Vinita Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Cherokee County
Phone
(918) 456-6181
ZIP code
74464 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
139
Residents per day
47.9 (34% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
University Northwest LLC
Chain
Bridges Health (33 facilities, avg 3.6★)
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.93 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.32 (state 0.34 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 0.92 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.57 (state 2.53 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.95 (state 3.44 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.7 (state 55.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.9 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 10, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 6.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 12 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-03-10 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-25
2025-03-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-25
2025-03-10 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-25
2025-03-10 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-25
2025-03-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-25
2025-01-27 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-11
2025-01-27 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-11
2025-01-27 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-11
2023-11-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-11-30 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-11-30 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-11-30 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-27
2023-11-30 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-27
2022-10-11 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10
2022-10-11 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bridges Employee Stock Ownership Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Deroin, Kristy (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Coble, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bridges Esop, INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Coble, William (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Crane, Joanna (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Deroin, Kristy (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?

University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.7-star average in Oklahoma.

How many beds does University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory have?

It has 139 certified beds and cares for about 48 residents per day.

Has University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?

It is part of Bridges Health and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?

(918) 456-6181. The facility is located at 1201 North Vinita Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.