Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Epworth Villa Health Services, situated at 14901 North Penn Avenue in Oklahoma City, serves as a comprehensive continuum of care, offering everything from independent living to specialized memory support under one roof. Run by the Central Oklahoma United Methodist Retirement Facility Inc., with Barbara Harter at the helm, this 130-bed community is located about 11 miles north of the city center. It’s important to note their payment structure: they accept Medicare and private pay, but not Medicaid.
With 108 of its 130 beds currently in use, Epworth Villa sees quite a bit of transition. The average stay is about 42 days, which suggests the facility is geared more toward short-term rehabilitation than long-term residency. They have 40 beds specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. With their 24-hour staffing, on-site physician, and partnership with OU Health, they provide a strong clinical foundation for recovery.
In terms of daily support, residents receive about 6 hours and 50 minutes of total nursing care, with registered nurses contributing 23 minutes of that time.
If you’re planning on exploring the area on foot, keep in mind that the facility is quite car-dependent, carrying a low walk score of 23.
State inspections have recently examined their approaches to medication management, staff credentials, facility upkeep, and fall prevention.
All things considered, Epworth Villa functions best as a post-acute environment. If you are navigating recovery from a surgery or illness and need skilled rehab before heading home, this setting is designed to support that transition.
Epworth Villa Health Services is administered by Barbara Harter.
In Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Protective Health Services is the regulatory body responsible for conducting unannounced inspections and reporting on facility compliance.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 29 | 8 | This facility has 263% more total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (29 vs. OK avg 8).↑ 263% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.5 | 0.7 | This facility has 114% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma nursing home (1.5 vs. OK avg 0.7).↑ 114% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | OK Average | vs. OK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 19 | 11 | This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Oklahoma average (19 vs. OK avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more |
State average 4.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average 23.5
State average 4.95
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.6
State average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,827 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 36 | 86 | 17,048 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 19 | 8 | 27 | 7,998 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 14 | 34 | 7,818 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1,936 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,912 | 70 | 76% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,096 | 68 | 74% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 767 | 81 | 88% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 683 | 71 | 77% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 526 | 71 | 77% | 5.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 480 | 65 | 71% | 3.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 479 | 59 | 64% | 5.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 474 | 65 | 71% | 4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 242 | 58 | 63% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 13 | 14% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Historical financial and operational data for Epworth Villa Health Services from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
14901 North Penn Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73134
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the OK State Dept. of Health (OSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Meridian Nursing Home | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Comanche | 63
Facility
63
OK AVG
73
Rank
#75 / 137 |
71.9%
Facility
71.9%
OK AVG
72.6
Rank
#71 / 117 | -1% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
OK AVG
4.57
Rank
#33 / 40 | -22% | -13% | $0
Facility
$0
OK AVG
$48.8k
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#1 / 42 | 1
Facility
1
OK AVG
23.5
Rank
#1 / 42 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
OK AVG
5.0
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#1 / 42 | - | 45 | - | - | Washita Valley Investments LLC | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#37 / 39 | $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#36 / 39 | 66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
66.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
57.3%
Rank
#5 / 39 | 375426 | ||||
| Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community | NH MC SNF | Duncan (Dixie Park) | 118
Facility
118
OK AVG
73
Rank
#17 / 137 |
96.6%
Facility
96.6%
OK AVG
72.6
Rank
#2 / 117 | +33% | 5.35
Facility
5.35
OK AVG
4.57
Rank
#11 / 40 | -4% | +17% | $0
Facility
$0
OK AVG
$48.8k
Rank
#1 / 42 | 9
Facility
9
OK AVG
23.5
Rank
#9 / 42 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
OK AVG
5.0
Rank
#2 / 42 | - | 114 | - | - | Tyler Wilkins | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#20 / 39 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#16 / 39 | 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
57.3%
Rank
#12 / 39 | 375424 | ||||
| Epworth Villa Health Services | NH AL IL MC SNF | Oklahoma City | 130
Facility
130
OK AVG
73
Rank
#9 / 137 |
83.1%
Facility
83.1%
OK AVG
72.6
Rank
#30 / 117 | +14% | 6.83
Facility
6.83
OK AVG
4.57
Rank
#2 / 40 | -22% | +49% | $0
Facility
$0
OK AVG
$48.8k
Rank
#1 / 42 | 9
Facility
9
OK AVG
23.5
Rank
#9 / 42 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
OK AVG
5.0
Rank
#7 / 42 | 2 | 108 | - |
23
Facility
23
OK AVG
40
Rank
#151 / 196 | Central Oklahoma United Methodist Retirement Facility Inc | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#15 / 39 | $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#2 / 39 | 135.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
135.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
OK AVG
57.3%
Rank
#2 / 39 | 375473 | ||||
| Bradbury Commons | NH AL IL MC SNF | Ponca City | 95
Facility
95
OK AVG
73
Rank
#33 / 137 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
OK AVG
72.6
Rank
#108 / 117 | -36% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
OK AVG
4.57
Rank
#25 / 40 | -1% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
OK AVG
$48.8k
Rank
#1 / 42 | 12
Facility
12
OK AVG
23.5
Rank
#13 / 42 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
OK AVG
5.0
Rank
#25 / 42 | 2 | 44 | - |
65
Facility
65
OK AVG
40
Rank
#24 / 196 | Michail Loyd | $8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OK AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#26 / 39 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
OK AVG
$6.0M
Rank
#24 / 39 | 54.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
54.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
OK AVG
57.3%
Rank
#14 / 39 | 375521 | ||||
| Brookdale Bartlesville South | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bartlesville | 58
Facility
58
OK AVG
73
Rank
#83 / 137 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
OK AVG
72.6
Rank
#22 / 117 | +18% | 4.29
Facility
4.29
OK AVG
4.57
Rank
#25 / 40 | +13% | -6% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
OK AVG
$48.8k
Rank
#27 / 42 | 19
Facility
19
OK AVG
23.5
Rank
#26 / 42 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
OK AVG
5.0
Rank
#21 / 42 | 3 | 50 | - |
39
Facility
39
OK AVG
40
Rank
#104 / 196 | - | $3.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $2.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 58.8%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 375367 |
Epworth Villa Health Services has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Epworth Villa Health Services's occupancy is 83%.
Yes, Epworth Villa Health Services allows residents to bring their pets.
Epworth Villa Health Services is registered as a non-profit in OK.
Barbara Harter is the administrator of Epworth Villa Health Services.
Epworth Villa Health Services has 130 beds.
Epworth Villa Health Services has had 29 reported deficiencies since 2019 according to records from Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
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