Riverside Health Services
1008 Arkansas Street, Arkoma, OK 74901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How Riverside Health Services Compares
Riverside Health Services is a 56-bed for-profit nursing facility in Arkoma, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Oklahoma average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (84% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Riverside Health Services
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Riverside Health Services with other nursing homes in Arkoma.
How is Riverside Health Services addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Riverside Health Services keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.6% here versus 17.5% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Riverside Health Services keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.7% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Riverside Health Services?
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 Riverside Health Services?
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 Arkoma
Arkoma sits in Le Flore County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% 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+
- 8,891 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Median household income
- $41,900
- Median home value
- $90,900
Demographics for Le Flore County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Arkoma.
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