SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER
1401 4TH STREET, Pawnee, OK 74058
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER Compares
SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pawnee, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.5%) is below the Oklahoma average of 17.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.5% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.5% (86% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — better than the Oklahoma average of 27.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Pawnee.
What keeps SOUTHERN OAKS CARE 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 SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.5% here versus 17.5% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 4.7% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SOUTHERN OAKS CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 82 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 SOUTHERN OAKS CARE 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 SOUTHERN OAKS CARE 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 Pawnee
Pawnee sits in Pawnee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Oklahoma as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,137 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $50,991
- Median home value
- $98,900
Demographics for Pawnee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pawnee.
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