THE GOLDEN RULE HOME
38801 HARDESTY ROAD, Shawnee, OK 74801
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How THE GOLDEN RULE HOME Compares
THE GOLDEN RULE HOME is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (41.2%) is above the Oklahoma average of 17.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 53% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Shawnee, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 41.2% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 17.2% (140% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Oklahoma average of 4.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better 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 THE GOLDEN RULE HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE GOLDEN RULE HOME with other nursing homes in Shawnee.
How is THE GOLDEN RULE HOME addressing its staffing levels 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 is THE GOLDEN RULE HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 41.2% here versus 17.2% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE GOLDEN RULE HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.6% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE GOLDEN RULE HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 53% occupancy across 83 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 THE GOLDEN RULE HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE GOLDEN RULE HOME's rating advantage in Shawnee?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Shawnee
Shawnee sits in Pottawatomie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% 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+
- 11,837 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $51,150
- Median home value
- $123,100
Demographics for Pottawatomie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shawnee.
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