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Willow Park Health Care Center

7019 Northwest Cache Road, Lawton, OK 73505 · Comanche County

We provide a full range of skilled nursing care, including assisted and independent living and rehabilitation services in Lawton, Oklahoma.

1.0CMS overall rating(580) 536-1279 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 52% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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Willow Park Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lawton, OK, with 151 certified beds and an average of about 79 residents per day. It operates as part of the Southwest Ltc network.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $60,371 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.44 hrs/resident/day)
•High staff turnover (66.2%)
•$60,371 in federal fines

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At a glance

Certified beds: 151
Avg. residents/day: 79
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Southwest Ltc
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 375431

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$5,990–$8,180/mo (median $6,880)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lawton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.44; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.19; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 66.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 7
Federal fines: 2 ($60,371)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2024-10-07
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-01-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-05-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-10-07Severity J — immediate jeopardyQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2024-10-07Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2024-10-07Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

2024-10-07Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-10-07Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-01-22	Fine	$19,830
2024-09-11	Fine	$40,541

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

7019 Northwest Cache Road, Lawton, OK

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.4

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Common questions about Willow Park Health Care Center

How much does Willow Park Health Care Center cost?

Willow Park Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lawton, OK area typically runs $5,990–$8,180 per month (median $6,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Willow Park Health Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Willow Park Health Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Willow Park Health Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Willow Park Health Care Center?

Willow Park Health Care Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-10-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Willow Park Health Care Center have availability?

Typically 52% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Willow Park Health Care Center offer?

Willow Park Health Care Center in Lawton, OK offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 151 beds.

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