THE OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER

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Care Quality Indicators

How THE OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares

THE OAKS HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 158-bed for-profit nursing facility in Poteau, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.9%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 158 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.4% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.2% (57% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.6%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.9% (79% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.1% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 27.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Poteau

Poteau 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 Poteau.

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