Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Osage Beach, MO

All 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Osage Beach and 11 nearby towns (Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Miller, Morgan, Pulaski, Webster counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

53Average score 5318 scored homes · Missouri average 54
80Good Shepherd Care CenterHighest score in the area
19Nursing homes18 accept Medicaid
6Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 19 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 19 nursing homes in the Osage Beach area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

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

Top tier 75–1002
Above average 60–744
Middle of the pack 45–595
Below average 30–446
Bottom tier 0–291

Federal fines, past three years

6 homes fined, $652,561 in total.

  1. Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab$263,670
  2. Osage Beach Rehabilitation and Health Care Center$123,674
  3. Hermitage Nursing & Rehab$102,470
  4. Eldon Nursing & Rehab$79,671
  5. Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare$59,852
  6. Ozark Rehabilitation & Health Care Center$23,224

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Quality of Life and Care92
  2. Resident Rights59
  3. Resident Assessment and Care Planning58
  4. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation44
  5. Infection Control34
  6. Pharmacy Service33

Medicare star ratings

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

  1. ★★★★★5
  2. ★★★★★1
  3. ★★★★★2
  4. ★★★★★6
  5. ★★★★★5

How to choose a nursing home in Osage Beach

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. 18 of 19 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 Osage Beach families: Missouri care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Osage Beach nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Osage Beach, MO?

There are 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Osage Beach and 11 nearby towns (Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Miller, Morgan, Pulaski, Webster counties). 18 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Osage Beach?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Good Shepherd Care Center (80), Arrowhead Senior Living Community (79), Stonebridge Lake Ozark (74). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Osage Beach nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 53, compared with 54 across Missouri. 6 homes score 60 or higher, and 7 score below 45.

How many Osage Beach nursing homes have been fined?

6 of the 19 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $652,561. The largest total was $263,670 at Lebanon North Nursing & Rehab.

Which nursing homes in Osage Beach accept Medicaid?

18 of 19 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.