Nursing home · Carthage, MO
St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation
1220 East Fairview, Carthage, MO 64836 · 95 certified beds · non profit ownership
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 9, 2025, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 1 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 9, 2025) it had 6 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 3.50 hours per resident per day here, about the same as the Missouri average (3.43) and 9% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.39 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 29% over the past year, 27 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 17 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 | 3.50 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.18 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 29% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 25% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 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 19 of 19 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 9, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 9, 2025 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 9, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 9, 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 |
| May 9, 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 9, 2025 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 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 |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 9, 2025, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 1 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 9, 2025) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 358-9084 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.