Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Joplin, MO

All 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Joplin and 12 nearby towns (Barry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

56Average score 5620 scored homes · Missouri average 54
85Medicalodges NeoshoHighest score in the area
20Nursing homes20 accept Medicaid
5Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 20 nursing homes

Pins show each home’s Scorecard score. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Scores use CMS Provider Data processed Sep 1, 2026. Fines and serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy) are from Medicare inspections.

The data at a glance

How the 20 nursing homes in the Joplin area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

20 scored homes. New homes and short-stay hospital units are not scored.

Top tier 75–1003
Above average 60–745
Middle of the pack 45–599
Below average 30–442
Bottom tier 0–291

Federal fines, past three years

5 homes fined, $294,946 in total.

  1. Westgate$100,284
  2. Cassville Health Care Center$80,552
  3. Ascend at Aurora$46,940
  4. Aspire Senior Living Roaring River$41,716
  5. Aspire Senior Living Webb City$25,454

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Quality of Life and Care88
  2. Resident Rights53
  3. Pharmacy Service46
  4. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation42
  5. Nutrition and Dietary34
  6. Infection Control27

Medicare star ratings

Medicare's own 1 to 5 star rating, for reference.

  1. ★★★★★1
  2. ★★★★★4
  3. ★★★★★4
  4. ★★★★★2
  5. ★★★★★8

How to choose a nursing home in Joplin

Start with the record

Use the score to build a short list, then open each home's page. Read the latest inspection and ask about any serious citation or fine directly.

Check staffing

Ask how many residents each aide cares for on nights and weekends, and how long the director of nursing has been there. High turnover is worth a question.

Plan for Medicaid

Medicare covers only short rehab stays. 20 of 20 homes here accept Medicaid, which pays for most long stays, so ask whether a Medicaid bed will be available if savings run out.

Visit, then visit again

Go at a mealtime and once unannounced. Notice how staff speak to residents, how fast call lights are answered and how the building smells.

More for Joplin families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Joplin nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Joplin, MO?

There are 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Joplin and 12 nearby towns (Barry, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton counties). 20 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Joplin?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Medicalodges Neosho (85), Lacoba Homes (83), Communities of Wildwood Ranch (78). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Joplin nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 56, compared with 54 across Missouri. 8 homes score 60 or higher, and 3 score below 45.

How many Joplin nursing homes have been fined?

5 of the 20 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $294,946. The largest total was $100,284 at Westgate.

Which nursing homes in Joplin accept Medicaid?

20 of 20 homes are certified for Medicaid. Check “Accepts Medicaid” above the list to see only those homes.

What is the Scorecard score?

It's our 0 to 100 rating built from CMS data on staffing, health inspections, resident outcomes, fines and staff stability. Homes with recent serious harm citations are capped, and each facility page shows the breakdown.