Occupancy rate
86%
In line with Missouri averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Nursing Home in Joplin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Joplin Gardens
Nursing Home in Joplin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Joplin Gardens
Conveniently set in the neighborhood of Joplin, MO, Joplin Gardens is a compassionate senior living community, offering excellent long-term care services. The community provides round the clock doctors and care teams on-site to make sure residents have access to the services they need to thrive and maintain their health. Snug and spacious accommodations are also offered to make sure residents have a comfortable living space for resting and relaxation.
With access to physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, residents are bound to maintain their optimal functionality to enjoy their independence. Housekeeping and laundry services are also offered to make sure residents have less chores to worry about and more time for the things they enjoy. At Joplin Gardens, residents are empowered to enjoy a fulfilling living experience.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
92
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.9%
Residents per day (avg)
71
Occupancy rate
85.9%
Residents per day (avg)
71
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.0M
Operating loss
-$805.6K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$6.0M
Operating loss
-$805.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.8M
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Missouri averageOccupied beds
79 / 92
Average residents
72 per day
Facility TypeSnf
CountyJASPER
CMS Certification Number265853
Joplin Gardens is legally operated by N & R Of Joplin, Llc, and administrated by Schmitt.
Corporate EntityN & R OF JOPLIN, LLC
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes, Accept
Total Residents: 92 Residents
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Joplin Gardens
Nursing Home
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
5 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
4 routine inspections
Results
5 with issues
0 without issues
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date
December 12, 2025
Complaint Investigation20 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Missouri average: 35 deficiencies
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Total health citations
21
Missouri average 36.5
Citations per inspection
3.5
Missouri average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
21 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 23, 2024
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 23, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
86
Employees
72
Contractors
14
Staff to resident ratio
1.32:1
23% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average ratio: 1.71:1
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
8.3 hours
0% compared with Missouri averageMissouri average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
22,658
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
2
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
5.4%
1,224 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 6,951 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 0 | 24 | 6,520 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,582 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,326 | 66 | 73% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 758 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 510 | 70 | 77% | 6.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 58 | 64% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 62 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 63 | 69% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 54 | 59% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 330 | 37 | 41% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 296 | 61 | 67% | 4.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 121 | 29 | 32% | 4.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 119 | 43 | 47% | 2.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 107 | 29 | 32% | 3.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 16 | 18% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 5% | 4.6 |
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
7 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
73%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
64%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
59%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
41%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
67%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
32%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
47%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
32%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days
18%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
65 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
9 residents (13.8%)
Medicaid
35 residents (53.8%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (32.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.1
20% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 10.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.4
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.7%
35% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.9%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 20.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.5%
20% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 18.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
10.5%
159% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
13% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%
127% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
25% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
88% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 12.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.0%
45% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 22.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
15% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 85.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
8% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 90.9%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.86
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.86
11% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.77
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.77
60% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.35
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.3%
30% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 66.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
31% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.1%
20% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 63.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
32.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
32.0%
26% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 25.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
21.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
21.0%
57% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 13.4%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.2%
310% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.6%
13% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.7%
10% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Joplin Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.9%
↑ 3.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$805.6K
↓ ~$128.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3.6M
↑ ~$569.2K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-14.2%
↓ 1.8pp vs 2022
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