About Southern Hills Rehabilitation CenterSouthern Hills Rehabilitation Center is located at 5170 South Vandalia, Tulsa, OK, reachable at (918) 496-3963. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 106.0 certified beds and serves an average of 66 residents per day. It is part of the Global Healthcare Reit network (10 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-03-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#10688 of 14703 nationally – #169 of 284 in Oklahoma
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Tulsa, OK, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 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 InsightSouthern Hills Rehabilitation Center currently provides 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 20 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 80.5%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 11 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 4 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours47 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 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 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $15,766. 15 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center ranks 10688th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 169th out of 284 nursing homes. In Tulsa, it ranks 14th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,745 nationally and RN hours rank #12,215 nationally (#114 in OK).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OK State Rank
Note
2022
3.84
#5,308 / 14,703
#93 / 284
Above average
2023
3.69
#6,237 / 14,703
#114 / 284
Above average
2024
3.58
#7,459 / 14,703
#126 / 284
Below average
2025
3.60
#7,863 / 14,703
#154 / 284
Below average
2026
4.18
#3,745 / 14,703
#61 / 284
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OK State Rank
Note
2022
0.44
#10,095 / 14,703
#87 / 284
Below average
2023
0.26
#12,736 / 14,703
#170 / 284
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.39
#10,659 / 14,703
#87 / 284
Below average
2025
0.32
#12,322 / 14,703
#131 / 284
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.33
#12,215 / 14,703
#114 / 284
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-03-01. 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 (918) 496-3963 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), 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 64.1/100, placing it #10688 of 14703 facilities nationally and #169 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 Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 20 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 47 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 4 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 80.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $15,766. 15 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 1 fine(s) totaling $15,766, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 90.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center ranks 10688th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 169th out of 284 nursing homes. In Tulsa, it ranks 14th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,745 nationally and RN hours rank #12,215 nationally (#114 in OK). Our composite quality score of 64.1/100 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 Tulsa, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/oklahoma/tulsa/
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.