Nursing home · Ozark, MO
Ozark Care & Rehab Center
1486 North Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO 65721 · 93 certified beds · for 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 Jul 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 12, 2024) it had 11 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 2.90 hours per resident per day here, 16% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 25% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.41 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally.
How Ozark Care & Rehab Center 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 | 2.90 | 3.65 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.84 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.62 | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | — | 56% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 43% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 11 | 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 39 of 39 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and physician services · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 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 · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 12, 2023 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Fine | $25,490 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Fine | $32,911 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 53 days |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Questions about Ozark Care & Rehab Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Ozark Care & Rehab Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Ozark Care & Rehab Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Springfield-area nursing homes is 3.0, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Ozark Care & Rehab Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 12, 2024) it had 11 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Springfield-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Ozark Care & Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 3 fines totaling $74,047 in the past three years.
Does Ozark Care & Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
Ozark Care & Rehab Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 581-7126 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.