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Nursing homes in Polk County, Missouri
Polk County, Missouri, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 369 certified beds.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (53%). Inspectors recorded 107 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.0 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Polk County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 487 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 53% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.0 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $18M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Health Care Facility | Bolivar | 78 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11.5 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility | Bolivar | 111 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 22.5 | — | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Northwood Hills Care Center | Humansville | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 30.0 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Big Spring Care Center For Rehab and Healthcare | Humansville | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 61.7 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 5 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Citizens Memorial Health Care (2), Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Missouri?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 369 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Parkview Health Care Facility (4 stars), Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility (2 stars), Northwood Hills Care Center (2 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Missouri?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 53% statewide; citations run at 29.0 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.