Bell Avenue Nursing Center
Elk City, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375399) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $31,008
Phone: (580) 225-3335 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bell Avenue Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above Oklahoma's state average of 2.67 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bell Avenue Nursing Center reports 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.6%.
Bell Avenue Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $31,008.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bell Avenue Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma. It is licensed for 90 certified beds and reports an average of 52.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since September 17, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bell Avenue Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $31,008.00. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is present in the data for this facility.
Bell Avenue Nursing Center is part of the Skyblue Healthcare chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bell Avenue Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 53.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $31,008.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bell Avenue Nursing Center has 90 certified beds with an average of 52.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Skyblue Healthcare chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 17, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5802253335 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5802253335 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375399?state=OK.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.