Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
2700 East 34th Street · Joplin, MO · 64803 · 4177811737
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265175 · certified since September 7, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.