Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center

    1400 N Waverly St, Ponca City, OK 74601
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.3ยท50 reviews

    Caring, knowledgeable staff; clean facility

    I'm very pleased with the caring, knowledgeable, tightly-knit staff - Cathy, Regina, Stephanie and the nursing/DON team treated my mom like family, were responsive to requests, and supported excellent rehab and hospice care. The facility is clean, rooms neat, and staff went out of their way (took photos, asked about her favorite drink) to make her comfortable. Overall I'm very satisfied and would recommend it, with only minor room to grow.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.26ยท(50)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Caring and compassionate nursing staff
    • Responsive clinical leadership (DON/ADON)
    • Effective rehabilitation services and outcomes
    • Clean, well-maintained resident rooms and common areas
    • Personalized, familyโ€‘oriented care approach
    • Knowledgeable and helpful administrative staff
    • Hospice and endโ€‘ofโ€‘life support availability
    • Smooth admissions and checkโ€‘in experience
    • Visitorโ€‘friendly accommodations when policies allow

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and frequent shortโ€‘staffing
    • Management responsiveness and leadership
    • Gaps in pressureโ€‘ulcer prevention and incontinence care
    • Inconsistent meal quality and dining experience
    • Sanitation and maintenance problems, including mold and odor concerns
    • Inadequate handling of resident property during transfers
    • Incident reporting transparency and alleged theft/safety incidents
    • Performance variability tied to regulatory inspections

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with a clear mix of strong frontline caregiving and recurring operational weaknesses. Many family members and residents praised nursing aides, nurses, therapists, and specific clinical leaders for compassionate bedside care, successful rehabilitation outcomes, and a personalized, familyโ€‘focused approach. Admissions and initial interactions were often described as positive; several commenters also highlighted helpful administrative staff and available hospice support. When staffing and leadership align, reviewers describe a clean, orderly environment and staff who make residents comfortable and engaged.

    At the same time, a number of reviews describe serious concerns about consistency of care and facility operations. The most common operational themes are unpredictable staffing levels, delays in attending to basic needs, and lapses in skin integrity and woundโ€‘prevention practices. These issues appear to have contributed to transfers or removal of some residents by families. There are also repeated comments about sanitation and buildingโ€‘maintenance problems, including moisture/mold in rooms and intermittent odor concerns, as well as specific examples of property being mishandled during room moves.

    Dining and dailyโ€‘living services present a mixed picture: some families appreciated staff attention to resident preferences at meals, while others described inconsistent meal quality. Communication and management were another bifurcated area. Several reviewers singled out individual managers and businessโ€‘office staff for helpfulness, but others described a lack of responsiveness, a problematic administrative tone, and perceptions that performance improves primarily around inspections. A small number of reviews made serious claims about safety and financial integrity; these are summarized as allegations of theft and safety incidents and indicate a need for careful inquiry and transparent incident reporting.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility demonstrates important strengths in clinical rehabilitation and in the compassionate behavior of many frontline staff, and it meets community needs for transitional and hospice care. However, families should assess current staffing patterns, infectionโ€‘control and maintenance records, skinโ€‘care and incontinenceโ€‘management protocols, and the facilityโ€™s incidentโ€‘reporting transparency before deciding. Visiting the unit, asking to see recent inspection or staffing reports, and speaking directly with nursing leadership about prevention and response plans will help clarify whether the facilityโ€™s strong caregiving examples are consistently sustained across shifts and over time.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center is located at 1400 N Waverly St, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

    About Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center

    Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center offers care for people who need short-term rehabilitation or long-term support, so folks can get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication, and meals, along with 24-hour nursing and supervision. Private rooms for rehab patients help with healing, giving folks their own space while they recover, and skilled nurses, therapists, and specialists use modern equipment to help each person work on their specific goals. The facility feels home-like and has a community focus, with outdoor areas for fresh air, a game and activities room, dining room, fitness center, salon and barbershop, and spaces for social events, crafts, and wellness programs. Patients can get help with medical needs such as wound care, podiatry, occupational therapy, and medication, and long-term care residents find support with personal care like grooming, toileting, laundry, and housekeeping. Transportation is available, and there are family services like help with memorial planning, creating memorial websites, funeral fundraising, grief support, and sharing key information. Respite care and hospice services are available for those who need them. The facility accepts long-term care insurance and features private rehab rooms, safe and accessible features, and daily support, aiming for comfort, dignity, and the well-being of all residents.

    People often ask...

    Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1400 N Waverly St, Ponca City, OK 74601.

    No, Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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