Willard Care Center
Willard, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265455) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 742-3593 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willard Care Center 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 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Willard Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.9%.
Willard Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Willard Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Willard, Greene County, Missouri. The facility is certified for 66 beds and reported an average of 52.9 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, first approved for participation in 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Willard Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 2, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.19 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.53 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.9%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
Willard Care Center is part of a chain operated under James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willard Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.19 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 70.9%; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 66 beds and reported an average of 52.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC owned by James & Judy Lincoln, part of a 56-facility chain with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on June 6, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 here), staffing (2), quality measures (1), and an overall composite score (2), each on a 1-5 scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 417-742-3593 to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 417-742-3593 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265455?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.