Emerald Care Center Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375094) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 7 totaling $68,847 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (918) 628-0932 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Emerald Care Center Tulsa an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Oklahoma's state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Emerald Care Center Tulsa reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.6%, which is high.
Emerald Care Center Tulsa has 7 federal fines on record totaling $68,847.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Emerald Care Center Tulsa is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, certified since April 1989. It is licensed for 118 beds and had an average of 59.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.3 out of 5 stars.
CMS gives Emerald Care Center Tulsa an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5 stars. The quality measures rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Reported nurse staffing totals 3.476 hours per resident per day, with 0.301 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $68,847.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no ownership change reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the summary data CMS publishes as of the most recent update available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Oklahoma's state average of 2.67.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.476 hours per resident per day, including 0.301 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 73.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 7 fines totaling $68,847.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 118 beds with an average of 59.8 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 Emerald Healthcare chain, which has 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 12, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data doesn't specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9186280932 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9186280932 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375094?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.