Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Joplin, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265175) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 781-1737 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC HealthCare, Joplin has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for NHC HealthCare, Joplin, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
NHC HealthCare, Joplin has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
NHC HealthCare, Joplin is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Joplin, Newton County, Missouri, with 124 certified beds and an average of 83.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since September 1982. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data, but the facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 50.0%, a figure families should weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
On the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there is no federal fine history on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials recorded. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection and quality measure details on CMS Care Compare directly, as this profile reflects the most recently published CMS data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC HealthCare, Joplin has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data, but the facility has a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the available data, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 124 certified beds and an average of 83.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 7, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility's ratings are 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 4177811737 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4177811737 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265175?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.