Nursing home · Seneca, MO
Seneca Nursing
914 Chickesaw Street, Seneca, MO 64865 · 80 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Community Care Centers
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 1, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 13, 2025) it had 18 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 2.78 hours per resident per day here, 19% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 28% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.45 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 64% over the past year, 8 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 18 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Seneca Nursing 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 | 2.78 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.59 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 64% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 56% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 18 | 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 35 of 35 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 1, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 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 |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2019 | 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 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | 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 Seneca Nursing
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Seneca Nursing's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Seneca Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Seneca Nursing do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 1, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 13, 2025) it had 18 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Seneca Nursing been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Seneca Nursing accept Medicaid?
Seneca Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 776-8041 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.