Nursing home · Willow Springs, MO
Willow Care Nursing Home
2646 State Route 76, Willow Springs, MO 65793 · 105 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 8, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 8, 2026) it had 4 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 3.67 hours per resident per day here, 7% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 5% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.45 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 59% over the past year, 3 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 13 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Willow Care Nursing Home 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 | 3.67 | 3.37 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.04 | 2.92 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 59% | 51% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 20% | 39% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 4 | 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 16 of 16 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Willow Care Nursing Home
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Willow Care Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Willow Care Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Willow Care Nursing Home do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 8, 2026, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 8, 2026) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 7.4 for West Plains-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Willow Care Nursing Home been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Willow Care Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
Willow Care Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 469-3152 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.