Bradbury Commons – PONCA CITY, OK

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bradbury Commons

1601 ACADEMY ROAD, Ponca City, OK 74604
(580) 370-7132
68 beds
All Ponca City facilities
5.0*
Overall
5.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
70.02
Score /100
#8282
National Rank

#8282
of 14703 facilities
National
43.7% position
#114
of 284 in OK
State Rank
#3
of 4 in Kay
County Rank
#3
of 3 in Ponca City
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 74604
ZIP Rank






About Bradbury CommonsBradbury Commons is located at 1601 Academy Road, Ponca City, OK, reachable at (580) 370-7132. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 68.0 certified beds and serves an average of 61 residents per day. It is part of the Via Christi Villages network (2 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2008-03-23. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Bradbury Commons

Address

1601 Academy Road, Ponca City, OK 74604

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 68 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: VIA CHRISTI VILLAGES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 11 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
70.02
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8282 of 14703 nationally – #114 of 284 in Oklahoma

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bradbury Commons is a strong choice for families in the Ponca City, OK area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

5 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBradbury Commons currently provides 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 50.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 35 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 24 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 13 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $219,125. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 11.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,282
of 14,703
National
Bottom 44%
#114
of 284
OK State
Top 40% in OK
#3
of 4
️ Kay County
#3 of 4
#3
of 3
️ Ponca City
#3 of 3
#2
of 2
ZIP 74604
#2 of 2

Nationally, Bradbury Commons ranks 8282nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 114th out of 284 nursing homes. In Ponca City, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,305 nationally and RN hours rank #12,073 nationally (#108 in OK).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OK State Rank Note
2022 4.28 #2,923 / 14,703 #51 / 284 Top 25%
2023 4.19 #3,172 / 14,703 #54 / 284 Top 25%
2024 3.47 #8,464 / 14,703 #157 / 284 Below average
2025 3.75 #6,558 / 14,703 #118 / 284 Above average
2026 3.58 #8,305 / 14,703 #162 / 284 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank OK State Rank Note
2022 0.47 #9,466 / 14,703 #72 / 284 Below average
2023 0.53 #7,547 / 14,703 #26 / 284 Below average
2024 0.45 #9,382 / 14,703 #60 / 284 Below average
2025 0.38 #11,183 / 14,703 #86 / 284 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.34 #12,073 / 14,703 #108 / 284 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bradbury Commons is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2008-03-23. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (580) 370-7132 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bradbury Commons holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.0/100, placing it #8282 of 14703 facilities nationally and #114 of 284 in Oklahoma. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Bradbury Commons receives a reported average of 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 20 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 24 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 13 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 11 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $219,125. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bradbury Commons ranks 8282nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.0/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 114th out of 284 nursing homes. In Ponca City, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,305 nationally and RN hours rank #12,073 nationally (#108 in OK). Our composite quality score of 70.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Ponca City, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/oklahoma/ponca-city/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1601 ACADEMY ROAD, Ponca City, OK 74604
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

VIA CHRISTI VILLAGE PONCA CITY, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 68
Average Residents / Day 61 (91% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Kay County, OK
City Ponca City, OK
ZIP Code 74604
Approved Since March 23, 2008
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 375521
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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