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 assisted living residence (29 vs. OK avg 8).↑ 263% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4.1 | 1.1 | This facility has 273% more deficiencies per year than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (4.1 vs. OK avg 1.1).↑ 273% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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: N/A
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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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The information below is reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services.
| Meridian Nursing Home | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Comanche | - | 63 | - | 0 | - |
| Epworth Villa Health Services | NH AL IL MC SNF | Oklahoma City | - | 130 | - | 23 | - |
| Bradbury Commons | NH AL IL MC SNF | Ponca City | - | 95 | - | 65 | - |
| Brookdale Bartlesville South | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bartlesville | - | 58 | - | 39 | Suite |
| Asher Point Independent Living of Bartlesville | NH IL | Bartlesville | - | 100 | - | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Epworth Villa Health Services in the photo gallery on this page.
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