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Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 28 beds, Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical serves Springfield in Greene County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures —.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 0, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 10.0 hours per resident per day (8.3 RN), above the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 54.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Greene Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 28 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.1 | 25.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 10.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 8.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 57.3% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (21 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2026, 30 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.5%, RNs 55.6%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lester E Cox Medical Centers.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxhealth | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/30/2013 |
| The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2008 |
| Coxhealth | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2014 |
| Lester E Cox Medical Centers | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/1985 |
| Coxhealth | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2014 |
| Lester E Cox Medical Centers | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Greene County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Nursing & Rehab | Republic | 127 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13.4 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Springfield | 146 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 19.2 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Wilson'S Creek Nursing & Rehab | Springfield | 172 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 10.5 | — | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Manor At Elfindale, The | Springfield | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Maples Health and Rehabilitation, The | Springfield | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 18.3 | — | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Maranatha Village, Inc | Springfield | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 21.7 | $16K | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Sunterra Springs Springfield | Springfield | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 71.1 | $37K | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Ash Grove Healthcare Facility | Ash Grove | 82 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 19.5 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
All 21 facilities in Greene County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 10.0 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Coxhealth, Coxhealth and Lester E Cox Medical Centers. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.