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Sequoyah Manor, LLC

615 East Redwood, Sallisaw, OK 749559187754881162 certified beds · 82 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2022
Deficiencies
62
0593
Penalties · 3 yrs
$33,270
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-01-14
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Oklahoma State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-01-14Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-18Complaint011CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-12-19Standard0121CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-11-13Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-09-11Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-01Standard0220CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-09-01Standard0200CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Oklahoma State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-01-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 375173-20260114-F600
2025-03-18Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 375173-20250318-F689
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 375173-20250318-F656
2024-12-19Standard survey · 13 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F641
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F656
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F690
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F700
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F759
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F880
F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-24Record 375173-20241219-F909
2024-11-13Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-19Record 375173-20241113-F609
2024-09-11Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 375173-20240911-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 375173-20240911-F607
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-25Record 375173-20240911-F656
2023-09-01Standard survey · 22 deficienciesOfficial report
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F552
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F578
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F637
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F690
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F700
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F725
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F761
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F802
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F804
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F880
F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-31Record 375173-20230901-F909
2022-09-01Standard survey · 20 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F550
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F568
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F578
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F582
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F644
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F655
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F677
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F678
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F692
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F693
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F725
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F727
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F755
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F758
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F800
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F802
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-01Record 375173-20220901-F812

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-03-18Civil money penalty$9,110CMS · Penalties
2024-11-13Civil money penalty$24,160CMS · Penalties
2024-11-13Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 1 days, from 2025-01-23
CMS · Penalties

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityOklahomaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
6.7%4.7%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
10.3%4.7%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
9.4%17.5%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
7.3%2.8%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
21.7%13.6%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
3.9%3.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
36.4%25.7%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Delores O Mitchell Rvoc Tr
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST13%
Bivin, Julie
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
Johnson, Deanna
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Leikam, Jo Anne
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST7%
Ronk, Virginia
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST7%
Vandelinder, William
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
Yowell, Lynn
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST8%
Ryan, John
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Sequoyah Manor LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cheek, Bennie
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Delores O Mitchell Rvoc Tr
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dill, Christina
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Pointer, Patrick
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Sequoyah House Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sequoyah House Inc
Organization
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Sequoyah Manor LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Vandelinder, William
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Oklahoma.

No county cost figures on file for Sequoyah.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01