Oak Bend Medical Center

Penalties

• Jan 8, 2024 — Fine ($3,798)
• Dec 18, 2023 — Fine ($8,469)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 17, 2026 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0851 Administration Deficiencies

     Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0921 Environmental Deficiencies

     Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0925 Environmental Deficiencies

     Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

     CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jul 9, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. May 7, 2025 Health · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected May 26, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Jun 20, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected May 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS fire safety

3. Mar 6, 2024 Fire Safety · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

     Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• FREUDENBERGER, JOSEPH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/22/2007
• HAMMEL, JEFFREY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
• HAMMEL, JEFFREY — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017