Senior CareScorecard

Nursing homes in West Plains, MO

All 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Plains and 15 nearby towns (Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright counties), ranked by our Scorecard score, a 0 to 100 rating built from government inspection, staffing and fine data.

65Average score 6518 scored homes · Missouri average 54
79Nhc Healthcare, West PlainsHighest score in the area
18Nursing homes18 accept Medicaid
2Fined by Medicarein the past 3 years

All 18 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 18 nursing homes in the West Plains area compare, from the same government data as the list.

Homes by Scorecard score

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

Top tier 75–1003
Above average 60–7410
Middle of the pack 45–594
Below average 30–441
Bottom tier 0–290

Federal fines, past three years

2 homes fined, $58,572 in total.

  1. Autumn Oaks Caring Center$48,539
  2. Brooke Haven Healthcare$10,033

Most common citation areas

Health inspection citations in the past three years.

  1. Quality of Life and Care67
  2. Resident Rights37
  3. Pharmacy Service31
  4. Resident Assessment and Care Planning28
  5. Nutrition and Dietary28
  6. Infection Control23

Medicare star ratings

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

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

How to choose a nursing home in West Plains

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. 18 of 18 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 West Plains families: Missouri care costs · Paying with Medicaid

West Plains nursing home questions

Answers computed from the same data as this page.

How many nursing homes are in West Plains, MO?

There are 18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in West Plains and 15 nearby towns (Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright counties). 18 of them accept Medicaid.

What are the best nursing homes in West Plains?

By Scorecard score, the highest scoring homes are Nhc Healthcare, West Plains (79), Kabul Nursing Homes (78), Mountain View Healthcare (76). Scores run from 0 to 100 and use government inspection, staffing and fine data.

How do West Plains nursing homes compare with the rest of Missouri?

The average Scorecard score here is 65, compared with 54 across Missouri. 13 homes score 60 or higher, and 1 score below 45.

How many West Plains nursing homes have been fined?

2 of the 18 homes were fined by Medicare in the past three years, totaling $58,572. The largest total was $48,539 at Autumn Oaks Caring Center.

Which nursing homes in West Plains accept Medicaid?

18 of 18 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.