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Joplin Gardens
2810 South Jackson Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804
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 92 beds, Joplin Gardens serves Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2015.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 10, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.2 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 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 61.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jasper Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 23 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.2 | 20.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.9% | 54.2% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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 Aug 2024, 13 Sep 2022.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×7 E ×15 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | 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 | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 13 Sep 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2019 |
| 18 Oct 2019 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2019 |
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 61.9%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.7% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.2% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
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: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 56 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: N & R Of Joplin Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2015 |
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 Jasper County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities of Wildwood Ranch | Joplin | 120 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Aspire Senior Living Carthage | Carthage | 120 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| St Luke'S Nursing and Rehabilitation | Carthage | 95 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 20.0 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| Westgate | Joplin | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 19.2 | $70K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Aspire Senior Living Webb City | Webb City | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 30.0 | $25K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Sarcoxie Health Care Center | Sarcoxie | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 60.0 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Jasper County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Joplin Gardens been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Joplin Gardens been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Joplin Gardens compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Joplin Gardens?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include LTC Management Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Joplin Gardens last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Aug 2024.
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.