Nursing home · Springfield, MO
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 · 28 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 Apr 23, 2026, when they cited 6 problems, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 23, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Springfield-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 10.00 hours per resident per day here, 192% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 159% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 8.27 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 54% over the past year, 2 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 9 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Springfield-area homes (24), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Springfield area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 10.00 | 3.65 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 8.27 | 0.84 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 10.43 | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 56% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 56% | 43% | 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 9 of 9 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 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 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Springfield-area nursing homes is 3.0, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 23, 2026, when they cited 6 problems, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 23, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Springfield-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical accept Medicaid?
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical is certified for Medicare only, so it does not take Medicaid for long-term care. Call (417) 269-6650 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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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.