BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER
2301 BELL AVENUE, Elk City, OK 73644
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How BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER Compares
BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elk City, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.8%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 59% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elk City, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.5% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.8% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (85% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.2% — better than the Oklahoma average of 27.2% (55% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Elk City.
What keeps BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 17.5% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.0% here versus 4.7% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 59% occupancy across 90 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BELL AVENUE NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BELL AVENUE 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 Elk City
Elk City sits in Beckham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Oklahoma as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,985 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 35.9 years
- Median household income
- $47,095
- Median home value
- $127,500
Demographics for Beckham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elk City.
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