Bradbury Commons
1601 ACADEMY ROAD, Ponca City, OK 74604
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Bradbury Commons Compares
Bradbury Commons is a 68-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Ponca 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 (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.4%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 68 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ponca City, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.7% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.2% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.9% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.4% — 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 Bradbury Commons
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bradbury Commons with other nursing homes in Ponca City.
How is Bradbury Commons addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help Bradbury Commons keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.7% here versus 17.2% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Bradbury Commons 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 does Bradbury Commons maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 68 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bradbury Commons?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Bradbury Commons lag behind other Ponca City options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Ponca City
Ponca City sits in Kay County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% of the population — a higher 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+
- 8,446 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $47,456
- Median home value
- $96,700
Demographics for Kay County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ponca City.
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