Inspection Reports for Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills
8300 N May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120, OK, 73120
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Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 13, 2025
Visit Reason
A relicensure survey with complaints was conducted on November 10, 2025 and November 12-13, 2025 to investigate allegations related to staffing adequacy and resident abuse at the assisted living facility.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the relicensure survey and complaint investigations. Observations, interviews, and record reviews found no substantiated issues regarding staffing or abuse.
Complaint Details
Two complaints were investigated: one alleging inadequate staffing to provide resident care, and another alleging failure to ensure residents were free from abuse. Both investigations were unannounced and conducted from November 10 through November 13, 2025. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Complaint sample size: 8
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tempal Killman | Enforcement Analyst | Signed the cover letter for the inspection report |
| Cristy Davis | Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 52
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations that the center failed to ensure residents were free from physical, verbal, or psychosocial abuse and failed to notify residents’ representatives of a change in condition.
Findings
The investigation found that staff interacted appropriately and respectfully with residents, and reviews of records and interviews did not identify any deficiencies. No deficiencies were cited in the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to ensure residents were free from abuse and failure to notify representatives of changes in condition. The investigation was unannounced and included observations, interviews, and record reviews. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 52
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 48
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 25, 2024
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A relicensure survey was conducted from June 24, 2024 through June 25, 2024 to assess compliance with state licensure requirements for the assisted living center.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to staff qualifications, specifically failure to ensure one of five staff reviewed had completed required first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. The deficiencies represented potential for more than minimal harm. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted, with a revisit scheduled to verify correction.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure staff were trained in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for one of five staff reviewed. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Facility Census: 48
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan of Correction Completion Date: Jul 5, 2024
Revisit Date: Jul 22, 2024
Correction Effective Date: Jul 6, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tempal Killman | Enforcement Analyst | Signed enforcement letters and correspondence related to the survey and revisit |
| Jolinda Ross | Executive Director | Facility executive director at time of initial survey |
| Jonna Warrick | Administrator | Facility administrator at time of plan of correction and revisit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 1, 2023
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted in conjunction with a relicensure survey to investigate allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect and failed to ensure medications were administered according to physicians' orders.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, including unclean food service equipment, an unsanitary ice machine, and improperly stored frozen foods that were not sealed, labeled, or dated. The dietary manager acknowledged routine cleaning had not been done. The Administrator reported a plan was in place to correct the issues.
Complaint Details
Complaint #OK00060619 alleging failure to ensure residents were treated with dignity and respect and failure to administer medications according to physicians' orders. The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews. Deficient practice was cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure the kitchen was clean and sanitary, including unclean food service equipment, unsanitary ice machine, and frozen foods left open to air without labeling or dating. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Residents present: 34
Residents sampled: 8
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shelia Williamson | RN, CHFS | Investigator who signed the complaint investigation report |
| Jolinda Ross | Administrator / Executive Director | Named as facility administrator and signatory on plan of correction and statement of deficiencies |
| Tempal Killman | Administrative Assistant II | Signed letter accepting plan of correction |
| Lisa Calvin | Enforcement Analyst | Signed enforcement and revisit letters |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 20, 2022
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A relicensure survey was conducted on October 20, 2022, to assess compliance with state licensure requirements for the assisted living facility.
Findings
The survey found deficiencies related to expired long term care aide certifications for two of seven sampled aides, representing a failure to ensure all certifications were current. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted, and a follow-up revisit confirmed substantial compliance as of October 27, 2022.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure each long term care aide certification was current and not expired for two of seven sampled aides. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan of correction completion date: Oct 27, 2022
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Lauback | Administrator | Named in relation to expired LTCA certifications and plan of correction |
| Lisa Calvin | Enforcement Analyst | Signed enforcement letters related to the inspection and revisit |
| Tempal Killman | Administrative Assistant II | Signed letter acknowledging acceptance of plan of correction |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 32
Deficiencies: 1
Jan 5, 2022
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted at Storey Oaks on January 5, 2022, due to allegations of failure to provide adequate medical care or properly assess newly admitted residents.
Findings
The facility failed to have the resident's medications on hand for administration at admission for one vulnerable resident. Multiple medications were missing for several days, including pain medications, and there was no documentation that the resident received pain relief despite signs of discomfort.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated that the center failed to provide adequate medical care or properly assess newly admitted residents. The deficient practice was substantiated for allegation #1.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to have resident's medications on hand for administration at admission for one vulnerable resident. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 32
Sampled residents: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Stagner | Enforcement Reviewer/Analyst | Signed the complaint survey letter dated January 14, 2022. |
| Scott Slemp | Administrator | Facility administrator at time of complaint survey. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 3
Oct 12, 2021
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted based on allegations related to inadequate supervision to prevent falls and failure to honor contracts related to laundry and housekeeping.
Findings
The investigation substantiated deficient practice related to inadequate supervision to prevent falls and failure to document falls and report them to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The facility failed to ensure accuracy of transcribed medications upon admission for one resident. Deficient practice was unsubstantiated for failure to honor contracts related to laundry and housekeeping.
Complaint Details
Two allegations were investigated: 1) The center failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and failed to document falls (substantiated). 2) The center failed to honor contracts related to laundry and housekeeping (unsubstantiated).
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure accuracy of transcribed medications upon admission for one resident. |
| Failed to report a fall to the Oklahoma State Department of Health for one resident. |
| Failed to document a fall for one resident. |
Report Facts
Residents present: 38
Deficiency completion date: Dec 26, 2021
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Major | RN | Signed the complaint investigation report dated 10/13/2021. |
| Katie Stagner | Enforcement Reviewer/Analyst | Signed enforcement correspondence and complaint revisit letter. |
| Scott Slemp | Administrator | Facility administrator named in multiple letters and correspondence. |
| LPN #1 | Interviewed regarding medication transcription and fall incident. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 38
Deficiencies: 1
Sep 13, 2021
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted at Storey Oaks Assisted Living Center based on allegations of inadequate and inappropriate medical care and other complaints.
Findings
The investigation found that the center neglected to prevent and monitor a gluteal excoriation which developed into a sacral decubitus ulcer for a vulnerable resident requiring staff assistance. The center failed to update assessments, care plans, track and document the wound, and notify the family. These failures posed potential for more than minimal harm. Other allegations related to staffing, infection control, abuse-free environment, and care were unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that the center failed to provide adequate and appropriate medical care. Other allegations related to staffing adequacy, infection control, and abuse-free environment were unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Neglect to prevent and monitor a gluteal excoriation which developed into a sacral decubitus ulcer for resident #1, including failure to update assessments, care plans, track/document wound, and notify family. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Resident census: 38
Investigation dates: 3
Plan of correction completion date: Nov 28, 2021
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Swaim | RN | Completed multiple complaint investigation reports |
| Katie Stagner | Enforcement Reviewer/Analyst | Signed enforcement and acceptance letters related to complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 37
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 22, 2020
Visit Reason
The Oklahoma State Department of Health conducted a COVID-19 Special Focus Infection Control Survey to determine if the center was in compliance with proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the COVID-19 Special Focus Survey conducted on October 22, 2020.
Report Facts
Total residents: 37
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 45
Deficiencies: 3
Jun 10, 2020
Visit Reason
Complaint #OK00055531 was investigated in conjunction with a COVID-19 Special Focus Infection Control Survey to determine compliance with infection prevention and control practices.
Findings
The facility failed to develop a plan of care for a resident who sustained a dislocated finger during a fall and subsequently developed an infection requiring hospitalization and amputation. The facility also failed to provide registered nurse supervision, notify the physician timely, and implement appropriate interventions related to the resident's injury and infection.
Complaint Details
Complaint #OK00055531 was substantiated. The allegation that the center failed to provide adequate and appropriate medical care was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
SS=H: 2
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to develop a plan of care for a resident with a dislocated finger and subsequent infection. | SS=E |
| Failed to provide registered nurse supervision, notify the physician, and implement interventions for the resident's dislocated finger and infection. | SS=H |
| Failed to provide adequate and appropriate medical care consistent with established medical practice standards. | SS=H |
Report Facts
Resident census: 45
Hospital visits related to injury: 14
Plan of Correction due date: Aug 3, 2020
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Shelia Williamson | R.N. | Signed the investigative report dated 06/11/2020. |
| Scott Slemp | Administrator | Facility administrator named in correspondence and plan of correction. |
| Katie Stagner | Enforcement Analyst/Reviewer | Signed enforcement and acceptance letters. |
| Lisa Calvin | Enforcement Reviewer/Analyst | Signed enforcement letter dated 07/16/2020. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 49
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 17, 2019
Visit Reason
The investigation was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegation #53908 that the center failed to provide care according to the contract.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited and the allegation was found to be unsubstantiated. Residents were observed to be clean and well-groomed, and families expressed satisfaction with the care provided.
Complaint Details
Allegation that the center failed to provide care according to the contract was unsubstantiated (US). No deficient practice was found related to the allegation.
Report Facts
Resident census: 49
Sample size: 9
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Swaim | RN | Signed the determination summary and follow-up action section |
| Lisa Calvin | Long Term Care Enforcement Reviewer | Author of the cover letter for the complaint investigation report |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 66
Deficiencies: 0
May 31, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a license renewal issued to Oklahoma Oaks Memory Care, LLC for their assisted living center Storey Oaks, indicating the renewal of their facility license.
Findings
The document certifies that the facility is licensed to conduct and maintain an assisted living center with a maximum capacity of 66 beds. It serves as official confirmation of the license renewal.
Report Facts
Maximum licensed beds: 66
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 51
Deficiencies: 3
Apr 8, 2019
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted on 03/18/19 and 04/08/19 to investigate complaint #OK00053405 at Storey Oaks assisted living center.
Findings
Deficient practices were substantiated related to failure to implement the abuse policy and failure to thoroughly investigate a resident's head injury resulting in death. The facility failed to submit required incident reports timely. No deficiencies were substantiated related to provision of adequate care to dependent residents.
Complaint Details
Complaint #OK00053405 alleged failure to implement abuse policy and failure to provide adequate care to dependent residents. The abuse policy allegation was substantiated; the care allegation was unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
S: 1
D: 1
G: 1
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to have and/or implement their abuse policy. | S |
| Failure to submit required incident reports to the Oklahoma State Department of Health within required timeframes. | D |
| Failure to thoroughly investigate the cause of a head injury with resulting death for one sampled resident. | G |
Report Facts
Resident census: 51
Sample size: 10
Incident report submission days late: 1
Incident report submission days late: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Teena Cornett | RN | Signed the investigative report dated 04/12/2019 |
| Scott Slemp | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and submitted Informal Dispute Resolution Request Form |
| Lisa McAlister | Manager of Survey and Compliance | Signed amended survey report |
| Sue Davis | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed enforcement letters and correspondence |
| Jim McWhirter | Chairperson, IDR Decision Making Panel | Signed Informal Dispute Resolution Determination Report |
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 51
Deficiencies: 2
Feb 7, 2019
Visit Reason
A re-licensure survey was conducted from 02/05/19 through 02/07/19 to assess compliance with resident rights and medical care standards. The visit included a follow-up to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
Deficiencies were found related to failure to administer medications as ordered and failure to ensure fingerprint-based criminal history background checks for certain employees. The facility submitted a plan of correction which was accepted. A follow-up visit on 03/08/19 found all deficient practices cleared.
Complaint Details
The survey was conducted as a re-licensure survey with complaint investigation indicated by the workload report on page 12 showing 'Complaint Investigation' and 'Follow-up Visit' selected.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
SS=F: 1
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to administer medications as ordered by a physician for 6 of 10 sampled residents during a medication pass. | SS=E |
| Failure to ensure fingerprint-based criminal history background checks were completed prior to employment for 4 employees who had been rehired. | SS=F |
Report Facts
Resident census: 51
Number of residents sampled for medication administration: 10
Number of residents with medication errors: 6
Number of employees without fingerprint background checks: 4
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