WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
111 WALNUT DRIVE, Buffalo, OK 73834
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
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How WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY Compares
WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY is a 76-bed for-profit nursing facility in Buffalo, Oklahoma. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.8%) is above the Oklahoma average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 76 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 36% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Oklahoma average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.0% — better than the Oklahoma average of 17.5% (77% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 11.8% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7% (151% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Oklahoma average of 4.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Oklahoma averages across 283 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY with other nursing homes in Buffalo.
What keeps WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.0% here versus 17.5% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.8% here versus 4.7% across Oklahoma. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 36% occupancy across 76 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 WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY?
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 WESTERN SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY?
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 Buffalo
Buffalo sits in Harper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% 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+
- 708 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $44,318
- Median home value
- $83,700
Demographics for Harper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buffalo.
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