The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
JOPLIN GARDENS
JOPLIN, MO · Medicare-certified · 92 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
JOPLIN GARDENS (JOPLIN, MO) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star staffing and quality ratings and 2-star health inspection results. Reported nurse staffing is 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0781 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0781.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.21
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10
- Nurse aides
- 1.76
- Weekend nursing
- 2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.2%10.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.3%9.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%7.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%5.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.5%31.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28%37.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.5%26.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.6%19.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%97.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91%90%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of JAMES & JUDY LINCOLN · 56 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 78 residents on an average day (85% of 92 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 years
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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.