Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Surgical
Springfield, MO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 265289) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 269-6650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Surgical has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of about 2.5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Surgical reports total nurse staffing of about 9.99 hours per resident per day, including roughly 8.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5 percent.
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Surgical has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data do not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Surgical is a Medicare-certified nursing facility located in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and holds 28 certified beds, with an average of 4.8 residents at a time, reflecting a small, specialized unit. It is certified for Medicare only, based on CMS Care Compare records. The facility was first approved for federal certification on August 14, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 4 out of 5. CMS has not published a quality measure (QM) rating in the data provided for this facility.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 9.996, including 8.27 RN hours per resident per day — a relatively high proportion of registered nurse coverage. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
Regarding penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility, and 0 payment denials have been issued. CMS Care Compare data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location. There is no indication in the data of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility as a Medicare-certified provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 9.99 hours per resident per day, including 8.27 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 28 certified beds with an average of 4.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a larger chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for federal certification on August 14, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars overall, 4 for health inspections, and 4 for staffing, with no QM rating provided in this data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare certification; contact the facility at 4172696650 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour or facility-specific details; contact the facility at 4172696650 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265289?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.