Nursing home · Forsyth, MO
Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
477 Coy Blvd, Forsyth, MO 65653 · 120 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 Nov 17, 2025, when they cited 7 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 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 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 17, 2025) it had 7 citations, compared with an average of 7.4 for West Plains-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.90 hours per resident per day here, 15% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 25% 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 36% over the past year, 20 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 9 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for West Plains-area homes (18), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | West Plains area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.90 | 3.37 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.43 | 2.92 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 36% | 51% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 39% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 7 | 7.4 | 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 24 of 24 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 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 |
| Nov 17, 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 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 17, 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 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 16, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 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 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 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 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 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 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 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 |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 26, 2021 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for West Plains-area nursing homes is 3.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 17, 2025, when they cited 7 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 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 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 17, 2025) it had 7 citations, compared with an average of 7.4 for West Plains-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Forsyth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 546-6337 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.