Residential care facility · Ozark, MO
The Essex of Ozark
5173 North 22Nd, Ozark, MO 65721-7637 · licensed for 12 residents · operated by Bristol Care
Sources: Missouri DHSS LTC Directory and Show Me Long Term Care.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Missouri inspectors' most recent visit on file was on Mar 25, 2026 (complaint investigation). They cited 1 requirement that the facility did not meet. Missouri classes violations from I (most serious) to III; the citations here were marked class I/II. The average for Springfield-area assisted living and residential care facilities at their latest inspection is 0.5 citations. Across the 3 inspection dates we collected, 0 visits found nothing to cite and the facility had 8 citations in total.
Inspection history
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Mar 25, 2026 · Complaint Investigation
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| The administrator/manager shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy cont | I/II | 5/15/2026 |
Dec 4, 2025 · State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinkler Systems. (B) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 28, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements that were in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. | I/II | 3/5/2026 |
Sep 11, 2025 · Complaint Investigation / State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. | II | 10/25/2025 |
| All medication shall be safely stored at proper temperature and shall be kept in a secured location behind at least one (1) locked door or cabinet. Medication shall be accessible only to persons authorized to administer medications. | II/III | 10/25/2025 |
| All medication shall be safely stored at proper temperature and shall be kept in a secured location behind at least one (1) locked door or cabinet. Medication shall be accessible only to persons authorized to administer medications. II/III (B) Schedule II controlled substances shall be stored in locked compartments separate from non-controlled medications, except that single doses of Schedule II controlled substances may be controlled by a resident in compliance with the requirements for self-control of medication of this rule. | II/III | 10/25/2025 |
| Medication Orders. (B) Physician ' s written and signed orders are not required, but if it is the facility ' s or physician ' s policy to use the orders, they shall include: name of the medication, dosage, frequency and route of administration and the orders shall be renewed at least every three (3) months. Computer generated signatures may be used if safeguards are in place to prevent their misuse. Computer identification codes shall be accessible to and used only by the individuals whose signatures they represent. Orders that include optional doses or include pro re nata (PRN) administration | II/III | 10/25/2025 |
| Carpeting, if used as a floor covering, shall be of closely woven construction, properly installed, easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited in food-preparation, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas where it would be exposed to large amounts of grease and water, in food-storage areas and toilet room areas where urinals or toilet fixtures are located. | III | 10/25/2025 |
| Toilet rooms shall be conveniently located and easily accessible to residents and employees. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed. Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. A supply of toilet tissue shall be provided at each toilet at all times. Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste materials. Toilet rooms used by women employees shall have at least one (1) covered waste receptacle. | III | 10/25/2025 |
From Missouri's Show Me Long Term Care site, in the state's own wording.
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Questions about The Essex of Ozark
Answers computed from Missouri state data for this facility.
What kind of facility is The Essex of Ozark?
The Essex of Ozark is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as a residential care facility for up to 12 residents. PROFIT CORPORATION
How did The Essex of Ozark do on its last state inspection?
Missouri inspectors' most recent visit on file was on Mar 25, 2026 (complaint investigation). They cited 1 requirement that the facility did not meet. Missouri classes violations from I (most serious) to III; the citations here were marked class I/II. The average for Springfield-area assisted living and residential care facilities at their latest inspection is 0.5 citations. Across the 3 inspection dates we collected, 0 visits found nothing to cite and the facility had 8 citations in total.
Does The Essex of Ozark offer memory care?
The state directory does not list an Alzheimer's special care unit here. Ask the facility directly whether it accepts residents with dementia.
Does The Essex of Ozark have a Medicare star rating?
No. Medicare rates nursing homes only. Assisted living and residential care in Missouri are licensed and inspected by the state, so we show the state's inspection findings instead.
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Inspection findings reflect conditions on the inspection date and may since have been corrected.