Northwest Nursing Center
Oklahoma City, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375520) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,062
Phone: (405) 842-6601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Northwest Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.37 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Its nursing staff turnover rate is 63.9%, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Northwest Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,062.00, with no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Northwest Nursing Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 10, 2009. On average, the facility serves about 58.5 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northwest Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.37 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at about 0.21 hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 63.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,062.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Northwest Nursing Center is part of the Southwest Ltc chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northwest Nursing Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.37 hours per resident per day, with about 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 63.9%, earning a 2-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,062.00 and no 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northwest Nursing Center is certified for 100 beds and has an average of 58.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Southwest Ltc chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 10, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Northwest Nursing Center scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 4058426601 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4058426601 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375520?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.