Nursing home · Joplin, MO
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
2700 East 34Th Street, Joplin, MO 64803 · 124 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of National Healthcare Corporation
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 17, 2026, when they cited 4 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Aug 4, 2025) it had 11 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.28 hours per resident per day here, 4% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 15% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.32 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 50% over the past year, 6 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 4 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Nhc Healthcare, Joplin compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Joplin-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Joplin area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.28 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.83 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 50% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 75% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 11 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 30 of 30 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure each residentâs drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 3, 2021 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Nhc Healthcare, Joplin's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Nhc Healthcare, Joplin 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Nhc Healthcare, Joplin do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 17, 2026, when they cited 4 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Aug 4, 2025) it had 11 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Joplin been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Nhc Healthcare, Joplin accept Medicaid?
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 781-1737 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.