The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
NHC HEALTHCARE, JOPLIN
JOPLIN, MO · Medicare-certified · 124 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
NHC Healthcare, Joplin has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.28 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included pressure ulcer care, food handling, and resident rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2793 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2793.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.32
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 2.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
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
5.6%4.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.5%6.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%11.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
41.9%33.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%23.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
10.3%2.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.8%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%32%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%0%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%95.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.9%94.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 71 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.3 residents on an average day (67% of 124 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.