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HomeOklahomaUniversity Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory

University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory

1201 North Vinita Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 744649184566181WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(2 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
139
certified

How University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory Compares in Oklahoma

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Oklahoma. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
OK average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
OK average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
OK average
2.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.93 hrs/day
OK average
3.78 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.32 hrs/day
OK average
0.34 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
34.7%
OK average
55.5%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Oklahoma average of 2.7/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Oklahoma average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 34.7%, lower than the Oklahoma average of 55.5%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 30, 2023
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,996/mo
Oklahoma median
Private Room
$6,844/mo
Oklahoma median
Cherokee County 65+
8,174
17.2% of county
County Population
47,412
Cherokee County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with 139 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
139
Avg Residents/Day
47.9
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cherokee
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
31.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Jan 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.57 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.04 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.93 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.95 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.7%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRIDGES EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 31, 2020
DEROIN, KRISTYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
CRANE, JOANNAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 17, 2013
DEROIN, KRISTYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
COBLE, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
BRIDGES ESOP, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2020
COBLE, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory and nearby alternatives.

All Oklahoma facilities
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory
Tahlequah, OKCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cherokee County Nursing Center
Tahlequah, OK4,752 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
Tahlequah, OK1.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Fort Gibson Care & Rehab Center
Fort Gibson, OK17.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $53,271
Stilwell Nursing and Rehab
Stilwell, OK20.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Eastgate Village Care & Rehab Center
Muskogee, OK23.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Wagoner Health & Rehab
Wagoner, OK23.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory
Tahlequah, OK · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Cherokee County Nursing Center
Tahlequah, OK
4,752 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy
Tahlequah, OK
1.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Fort Gibson Care & Rehab Center
Fort Gibson, OK
17.8 mi3/53/52/5$53,271
Stilwell Nursing and Rehab
Stilwell, OK
20.6 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Eastgate Village Care & Rehab Center
Muskogee, OK
23.2 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Wagoner Health & Rehab
Wagoner, OK
23.5 mi2/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?▾
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Oklahoma is $5,996/month for a semi-private room and $6,844/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory had any health inspection violations?▾
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?▾
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory provides 3.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, 1.04 LPN hours, and 2.57 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.7%.
How many beds does University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory have?▾
University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory has 139 certified beds with an average of 47.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 34% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Bridges Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Oklahoma, including 2 in Tahlequah. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory?▾
On Google Maps, University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy Memory has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Bridges Health

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