BALLARD NURSING CENTER
201 WEST 5TH STREET, Ada, OK 74820
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How BALLARD NURSING CENTER Compares
BALLARD NURSING CENTER is a 73-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ada, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.3%) is above the Oklahoma average of 17.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 73 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ada, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.3% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 17.2% (77% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.9% (56% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.7% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 27.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BALLARD NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BALLARD NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Ada.
How is BALLARD NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BALLARD NURSING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.3% here versus 17.2% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BALLARD NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 4.6% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BALLARD NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BALLARD NURSING CENTER lag behind other Ada options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BALLARD NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Ada
Ada sits in Pontotoc County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Oklahoma as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,339 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $51,682
- Median home value
- $134,700
Demographics for Pontotoc County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ada.
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