Ozark Care & Rehab Center
Ozark, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265753) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $48,557 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (417) 581-7126 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ozark Care & Rehab Center has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Ozark Care & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Yes, Ozark Care & Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $48,557.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Ozark Care & Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ozark, Christian County, Missouri, certified for 93 beds and serving an average of 81 residents daily. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 11, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ozark Care & Rehab Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.90, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.41. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the provided data.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $48,557.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation listed in the available data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ozark Care & Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.90 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $48,557.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 93 beds and has an average daily census of 81 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 11, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4175817126 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 4175817126 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265753?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.