Nursing home report
Registered name: COX MEDICAL CENTERS MEYER ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL
SPRINGFIELD, MO · Medicare-certified · 28 beds
Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical Hospital has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 10.00 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Health inspections
Staffing
9.9962 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 9.9962.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
