Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in Springfield, MO

All 24 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Greene and Christian counties, ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

58Average score 5822 scored homes · Missouri average 54
86The Manor at ElfindaleHighest score in the area
24Nursing homes21 accept Medicaid
7Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 24 nursing homes

Pins show each home’s Scorecard score. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Scores use CMS Provider Data processed Sep 1, 2026. Fines and serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy) are from Medicare inspections.

The data at a glance

How the 24 nursing homes in the Springfield area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

22 scored homes. New homes and short-stay hospital units are not scored.

Top tier 75–1003
Above average 60–7410
Middle of the pack 45–595
Below average 30–441
Bottom tier 0–293

Federal fines, past three years

7 homes fined, $392,463 in total.

  1. Springfield Skilled Care Center$159,825
  2. Ozark Care & Rehab Center$74,047
  3. Strafford Rehabilitation & Health Care Center$52,456
  4. Springfield Villa$45,237
  5. Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab$26,215
  6. Sunterra Springs Springfield$18,348
  7. Maranatha Village$16,335

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Quality of Life and Care161
  2. Resident Rights95
  3. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation62
  4. Pharmacy Service62
  5. Resident Assessment and Care Planning47
  6. Nutrition and Dietary36

Medicare star ratings

Medicare's own 1 to 5 star rating, for reference.

  1. ★★★★★4
  2. ★★★★★5
  3. ★★★★★6
  4. ★★★★★5
  5. ★★★★★4

How to choose a nursing home in Springfield

Start with the record

Use the score to build a short list, then open each home's page. Read the latest inspection and ask about any serious citation or fine directly.

Check staffing

Ask how many residents each aide cares for on nights and weekends, and how long the director of nursing has been there. High turnover is worth a question.

Plan for Medicaid

Medicare covers only short rehab stays. 21 of 24 homes here accept Medicaid, which pays for most long stays, so ask whether a Medicaid bed will be available if savings run out.

Visit, then visit again

Go at a mealtime and once unannounced. Notice how staff speak to residents, how fast call lights are answered and how the building smells.

More for Springfield families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

Springfield nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in Springfield, MO?

There are 24 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Greene and Christian counties. 21 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in Springfield?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are The Manor at Elfindale (86), The Maples Health and Rehabilitation (76), The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek (75). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do Springfield nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 58, compared with 54 across Missouri. 13 homes score 60 or higher, and 4 score below 45.

How many Springfield nursing homes have been fined?

7 of the 24 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $392,463. The largest total was $159,825 at Springfield Skilled Care Center.

Which nursing homes in Springfield accept Medicaid?

21 of 24 homes are certified for Medicaid. Check “Accepts Medicaid” above the list to see only those homes.

What is the Scorecard score?

It's our 0 to 100 rating built from CMS data on staffing, health inspections, resident outcomes, fines and staff stability. Homes with recent serious harm citations are capped, and each facility page shows the breakdown.