Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in St. Joseph, MO

All 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in St. Joseph and 7 nearby towns (Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, De Kalb, Holt, Ray counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

48Average score 4816 scored homes · Missouri average 54
67Gower Convalescent CenterHighest score in the area
16Nursing homes16 accept Medicaid
10Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 16 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 16 nursing homes in the St. Joseph area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

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

Top tier 75–1000
Above average 60–744
Middle of the pack 45–595
Below average 30–446
Bottom tier 0–291

Federal fines, past three years

10 homes fined, $341,506 in total.

  1. Laverna Manor Health & Rehabilitation$101,967
  2. Lawson Manor & Rehab$51,882
  3. Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center$48,685
  4. Belleview Care Center$31,330
  5. Advanced Care of St Joseph$29,803
  6. St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation$26,764
  7. Nick's Health Care Center$21,948
  8. Abundant Acres Care and Rehab$14,498
  9. Oakridge of Plattsburg$8,278
  10. Gower Convalescent Center$6,351

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Resident Rights102
  2. Quality of Life and Care83
  3. Nutrition and Dietary56
  4. Resident Assessment and Care Planning54
  5. Pharmacy Service38
  6. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation37

Medicare star ratings

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

  1. ★★★★★0
  2. ★★★★★2
  3. ★★★★★4
  4. ★★★★★4
  5. ★★★★★6

How to choose a nursing home in St. Joseph

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. 16 of 16 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 St. Joseph families: What care costs · Paying with Medicaid

St. Joseph nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in St. Joseph, MO?

There are 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in St. Joseph and 7 nearby towns (Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, De Kalb, Holt, Ray counties). 16 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in St. Joseph?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Gower Convalescent Center (67), Living Community of St Joseph (64), Oregon Care Center (61). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do St. Joseph nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 48, compared with 54 across Missouri. 4 homes score 60 or higher, and 7 score below 45.

How many St. Joseph nursing homes have been fined?

10 of the 16 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $341,506. The largest total was $101,967 at Laverna Manor Health & Rehabilitation.

Which nursing homes in St. Joseph accept Medicaid?

16 of 16 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.