Nursing home · Strafford, MO
Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
505 West Evergreen, Strafford, MO 65757 · 78 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of James & Judy Lincoln
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Mar 26, 2026, when they cited 8 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (5 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 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 21, 2025) it had 39 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 3.16 hours per resident per day here, 8% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 18% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.30 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 82% over the past year, 26 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 36 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care 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 | 3.16 | 3.65 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.84 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.84 | 3.17 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 82% | 56% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 83% | 43% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 39 | 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 40 of 72 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 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 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 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 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 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 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 11, 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 20, 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 |
| May 2, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 2, 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 |
| May 2, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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 21, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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 21, 2025 | 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 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 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 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2024 | Fine | $52,456 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 84 days |
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Questions about Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care 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 Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Mar 26, 2026, when they cited 8 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (5 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 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 21, 2025) it had 39 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Springfield-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $52,456 in the past three years.
Does Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 736-9332 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.