Inspection Reports for Sand Sage of The Highlands Senior Living
1017 W State Hwy 152, Mustang, OK 73064, United States, OK, 73064
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Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 44
Deficiencies: 2
Nov 20, 2025
Visit Reason
A relicensure survey was conducted on November 14, 2025 and November 19-20, 2025 to assess compliance with licensure standards for the assisted living facility.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain dishwasher sanitizer solution at recommended ppm levels and failed to record sanitizer levels three times daily as required. The deficiencies represented the potential for more than minimal harm. The facility submitted an acceptable plan of correction and was found in substantial compliance upon a revisit on January 9, 2026.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Failed to ensure the sanitizer solution in the dishwasher was maintained according to recommended ppm levels for sanitization of dishware. |
| Failed to record dish machine sanitizer ppm levels three times a day. |
Report Facts
Facility Census: 44
Sanitizer ppm levels: 50
Sanitizer ppm levels: 10
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by multiple anonymous complaints alleging pharmaceutical service issues, nursing service inadequacies, quality of life concerns, resident abuse, and neglect at the assisted living facility.
Findings
The investigation found no deficiencies in medication administration, staffing, call light response, ADL assistance, abuse, or neglect. Interviews, observations, and record reviews did not substantiate the allegations. The alleged abuse incident was investigated, and the perpetrator was suspended and terminated. No deficient practices were identified.
Complaint Details
Multiple complaints were investigated including allegations of pharmaceutical service failures, inadequate nursing services, failure to provide ADL assistance, resident abuse, and neglect related to supervision and elopement prevention. The abuse allegation involved an incident on 2025-03-20; the perpetrator was suspended and terminated. All investigations found no deficiencies.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 58
Complaint Investigation Dates: 2
Sample Size: 6
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Clorissa Nubine | Enforcement Analyst | Author of the cover letter and report contact |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 50
Deficiencies: 6
Jul 26, 2024
Visit Reason
A state licensure survey with complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations that the center failed to ensure qualified staff provided assistance with bathing.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure a resident with multiple falls did not exceed the center's level of care, improper food storage and labeling, incomplete admission assessments, lack of RN or physician coordination of assessments, failure to complete 48-hour post-fall assessments, unsecured medication cart, unsanitized blood pressure cuffs, failure to follow dietician recommendations, and failure to coordinate care with third-party providers.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the center failed to ensure qualified staff provided assistance with bathing. The investigation included observations, interviews, and record reviews related to this allegation.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 4
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure a resident with multiple falls did not exceed the center's level of care. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure food was stored, labeled and dated according to center policy. | SS=E |
| Failed to complete admission assessment within 30 days before or at time of admission. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure assessments were coordinated and signed by a registered nurse or physician. | SS=D |
| Failed to ensure 48-hour assessments were completed after falls, medication cart was locked when unattended, blood pressure cuff sanitized between uses, and dietician recommendations followed. | SS=E |
| Failed to coordinate care with third party provider. | — |
Report Facts
Residents: 50
Falls: 27
Weight loss: 9.2
Plan of correction completion date: Oct 18, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Benson | Administrator | Named as facility administrator in multiple documents and plan of correction. |
| Clorissa Nubine | Enforcement Analyst | Signed enforcement and correspondence letters. |
| CMA #1 | Mentioned in relation to medication cart and blood pressure cuff sanitization deficiencies. | |
| Resident Care Director | Mentioned in relation to multiple findings and interviews. | |
| Hospice nurse #1 | Mentioned in wound care documentation. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 53
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation based on allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents were not involuntarily secluded and failed to provide care according to residents' preferences.
Findings
The investigation found no deficiencies. Staff were observed providing care and interacting with residents appropriately, and resident records and facility policies were reviewed without identifying any violations.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (#OK00060975) was conducted on February 1, 2024, regarding allegations of involuntary seclusion and failure to provide care according to residents' preferences. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Facility Census: 53
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Calvin | Enforcement Analyst II | Author of the complaint investigation report |
| Laura Benson | Interim Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 60
Deficiencies: 3
Jun 1, 2023
Visit Reason
A State Licensure survey with a complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations of abuse and failure to notify representatives in a timely manner.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring medications were administered as ordered, timely reporting of abuse allegations to the State Department and Nurse Aide Registry, and failure to notify representatives of abuse allegations in a timely manner. Deficient practices related to medication administration and abuse reporting were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to prevent physical, sexual, or psychosocial abuse, failure to investigate and notify police, resident’s representative, and OSDH in a timely manner, and failure to notify residents’ representatives of abuse allegations timely.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
SS=D: 2
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for one resident. | SS=E |
| Failed to submit a reportable incident to the State Department within one business day for one resident. | SS=D |
| Failed to notify the Nurse Aide Registry of an allegation of abuse involving a staff member for one resident. | SS=D |
Report Facts
Residents present: 60
Sample size: 10
Days without medication: 14
Days without medication: 13
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Tammy Bross | RN, CHFS | Signed the complaint investigation report |
| Catina Elliott | Administrator | Named as Executive Director and signed plan of correction |
| Lisa Calvin | Enforcement Analyst | Signed enforcement correspondence |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 32
Deficiencies: 2
Nov 17, 2020
Visit Reason
A Covid-19 focused survey was conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with proper infection prevention and control practices to prevent the development and transmission of COVID-19.
Findings
The facility failed to have a policy for face masks/coverings to comply with CDC guidance during the pandemic and failed to encourage residents to wear masks/face coverings while out of their rooms and/or near other persons. This affected three of three sampled residents observed.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to have a policy for face masks/coverings to comply with CDC during a pandemic. | SS=E |
| Failed to encourage residents to wear masks/face coverings while out of their rooms and/or near other persons. | SS=E |
Report Facts
Census: 32
Corrective action completion date: Dec 15, 2020
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pollyette Milligan | Administrator | Named as facility administrator and referenced in relation to mask policy and interview |
| Katie Stagner | Long Term Care Enforcement Reviewer | Signed acceptance letter for plan of correction |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 32
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 29, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was a COVID-19 Special Focus Infection Control Survey conducted to determine if the facility was in compliance with implementing 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.
Report Facts
Total residents: 32
Inspection Report
Renewal
Capacity: 79
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 22, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is a license renewal issued to RE II Senior II OPCO LLC for operating an Assisted Living Center.
Findings
The document certifies the facility is licensed to conduct and maintain an Assisted Living Center under renewal status, with no specific findings or deficiencies noted.
Report Facts
Maximum licensed beds: 79
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 41
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 10, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation at Willowood Assisted Living and Memory Care on October 10, 2019, to investigate complaint #OK00054227.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation. Both allegations regarding residents' rights to visitors and provision of care according to the resident's contract were found to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
Two allegations were investigated: 1) The center failed to ensure resident rights to visitors of choice were not violated (unsubstantiated). 2) The center failed to provide care according to the resident's contract (unsubstantiated). No deficient practices were found related to these allegations.
Report Facts
Census: 41
Survey Date: Oct 10, 2019
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Owen | RN | Signed the report and completed the investigation |
| Lisa Calvin | Long Term Care Enforcement Reviewer | Author of the cover letter for the complaint investigation report |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 79
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 24, 2019
Visit Reason
The document is an initial licensing approval and certification for RE II Senior II Opco LLC to conduct and maintain an Assisted Living Center, effective April 24, 2019.
Findings
The application for the initial license was approved with an effective date of April 24, 2019, and includes acceptance of multiple submitted documents related to resident agreements and facility policies. Some inconsistencies in the application were noted but not detailed.
Report Facts
Maximum licensed beds: 79
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Espaniola Bowen | Licensure Official | Signed the license document and letter |
| Grace Karuga | Health Planning Specialist | Reviewed additional documents submitted with the license application |
| Nancy Klepac | Recipient of the licensing letter | |
| Lisa McAlester | RN, AL/RC/ADC Program Manager/Coordinator, LTC/OSDH | Copied on the licensing letter |
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 48
Deficiencies: 5
Mar 28, 2019
Visit Reason
A re-licensure survey was conducted on March 25 and 28, 2019, to assess compliance with state licensure requirements for Willowood At Mustang Assisted Living And Memory Care.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited related to staff training, skills validation, criminal background checks, resident rights, and medical care. The deficiencies represented the potential for more than minimal harm. A plan of correction was submitted and accepted.
Severity Breakdown
F: 2
A: 1
E: 1
D: 1
Deficiencies (5)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure a licensed nurse performed an annual performance review for a long term care aide. | F |
| Failure to ensure a licensed nurse validated initial skills and annual performance competencies for certified medication aides. | F |
| Failure to provide fingerprint-based national background check for one employee. | A |
| Failure to ensure resident rights to adequate and appropriate medical care, including proper laboratory testing and medication orders. | E |
| Failure to provide criminal history background checks for employees as required. | D |
Report Facts
Resident census: 48
Deficiencies cited: 5
Survey dates: 2
Revisit date: May 10, 2019
Follow-up survey census: 50
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pollyette Milligan | Administrator | Signed the Plan of Correction and related documents |
| Lisa Calvin | Long Term Care Enforcement Reviewer | Signed acceptance letter for Plan of Correction |
| Sue Davis | Enforcement Coordinator | Signed enforcement correspondence |
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