Ash Grove Healthcare Facility
401 North Medical Drive · Ash Grove, MO · 65604 · 4177512575
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Citizens Memorial Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.78 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265571 · certified since May 24, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.