The Lakes
Oklahoma City, OK · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 375396) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $19,073 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (405) 773-8900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Lakes 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 4 stars.
The Lakes reports 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
The Lakes has 2 federal fines on record totaling $19,073.00, plus 1 payment denial reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Lakes is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with 120 certified beds and an average of 77.6 residents. The facility is owned as a for-profit individual operation and is part of the Phoenix Healthcare chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Lakes holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $19,073.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Families evaluating The Lakes should weigh its below-average overall rating alongside its higher staffing rating, and review the facility's full inspection and quality history directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Lakes has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 2.67 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Lakes is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility provides 3.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, and has a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 53.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 2 fines totaling $19,073.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
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 The Lakes.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Lakes has 120 certified beds and an average of 77.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Lakes is a for-profit facility owned by an individual and is part of the Phoenix Healthcare chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 13, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); The Lakes scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 405-773-8900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 405-773-8900 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Lakes' full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/375396?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.