Ballard Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Ada, OK
CMS certification number375263
Contact & location
201 West 5TH StreetAda, OK 74820
Pontotoc County
- Phone
- (580) 436-1414
- ZIP code
- 74820 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day
- 59.5 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Ihs Ballard Nursing Center INC
- Chain
- Ihs Management Consultants (5 facilities, avg 2.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 4, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.93 (state 3.79 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.35 (state 0.34 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54 (state 0.92 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.04 (state 2.53 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.96 (state 3.44 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 75.0 (state 55.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 53.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 6.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-28 | 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 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-08-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-05-20 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2024-03-27 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | 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 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | 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 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-01 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-20 | Fine | $8,281 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ihs Holding INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Reed, Bart (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Reed, Bart (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ihs Management Consultants INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, Jeanette (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ballard Nursing Center?
Ballard Nursing Center has a 3-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 Ballard Nursing Center have?
It has 73 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.
Has Ballard Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,281 in the last three years.
Who owns Ballard Nursing Center?
It is part of Ihs Management Consultants and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Ballard Nursing Center?
(580) 436-1414. The facility is located at 201 West 5TH Street, Ada, OK 74820.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.