CCN 265175

NHC Healthcare, Joplin

2700 EAST 34TH STREET, Joplin, MO 64803 · Newton County

Phone: (417) 781-1737
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds: 124
Residents per day: 83.3
Health citations: 30
Penalties: 0
Fines: 0 · $0
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 2 · short-stay 3.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.24; 2.29; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.72; 0.68; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.32; 0.46; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.28; 3.43; 3.86
Weekend total: 2.83; 3.01; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.22; 0.33; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.69. Adjusted RN hours: 0.36. Case-mix total: 3.40. Case-mix index: 1.244.

Total nursing staff turnover: 50.0%. RN turnover: 75.0%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.

The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.

Cycle 1 standard survey: August 4, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 11. Cycle 1 total health score: 72.

Cycle 2 standard survey: October 27, 2023. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 10. Total weighted health survey score: 70.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

July 17, 2026

4 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · August 7, 2026
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · August 7, 2026
F580	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · August 10, 2026
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · August 7, 2026

August 4, 2025

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F678	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F679	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · September 16, 2025

June 24, 2024

1 citation

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3	G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 24, 2024

October 27, 2023

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F887	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F758	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023

May 3, 2021

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021
F695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021
F677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2021
F686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2021
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 12, 2021
F742	Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021
F921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 17, 2021

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
Chain name in the file: National Healthcare Corporation (71 facilities). Chain average overall rating: 4.0.
Legal business name: NHC Healthcare-Joplin LLC.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: September 7, 1982.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for NHC Healthcare, Joplin?

NHC Healthcare, Joplin has an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2, and the quality measure rating is 3.

How many health citations does CMS list for NHC Healthcare, Joplin?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for NHC Healthcare, Joplin?

CMS reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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October 27, 2023

9 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F887	Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F698	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F758	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023
F947	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 11, 2023