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Nursing home · Springfield, MO

Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical

3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 · 28 certified beds · non profit ownership

Medicare only
Medicare overall rating4 / 5Above averageSpringfield area 3.0 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
4/5Health inspections Above average
4/5Staffing Above average
–Quality measures Not rated
–Short-stay (rehab) quality Not rated
–Long-stay quality Not rated

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 homeSpringfield areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day10.003.653.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day8.270.840.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day10.433.173.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)54%56%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)56%43%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection612.211.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Apr 23, 20266standard + complaint
Jun 30, 20223standard

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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DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Apr 23, 2026Conduct 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
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2026Try 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2026Ensure 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 30, 2022Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 30, 2022Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 30, 2022Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Infection control
DDeficient, 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 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.

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.