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Best Nursing Homes in Springfield, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 nursing homes in Springfield, MO using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Springfield, MO. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Springfield, MO. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Springfield, MO. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Springfield (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.

15 facilities compared · CMS & MO Dept. of Health data

The Manor at Elfindale
NH
AL
Springfield (Fassnight)
100
Facility 100
MO AVG 97
Rank #177 / 454
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #26 / 434
+40%
5.08
Facility 5.08
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #27 / 282
-1%+36%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
3
Facility 3
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #1 / 287
3.0
Facility 3.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #23 / 287
-93A+
51
Facility 51
MO AVG 45
Rank #241 / 563
Vetter Senior Living
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #52 / 292
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #23 / 292
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #84 / 292
265804
The Bungalows at Springfield East
NH
AL
RC
Springfield
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 97
Rank #317 / 454
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #279 / 434
-10%
5.08
Facility 5.08
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #27 / 282
-1%+36%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
3
Facility 3
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #1 / 287
3.0
Facility 3.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #23 / 287
-40-
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 45
Rank #283 / 563
Vetter Senior Living
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #52 / 292
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #23 / 292
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #84 / 292
265804
The Maples Health & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
RC
Springfield (West Sunset Street)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #159 / 434
+11%
3.73
Facility 3.73
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #144 / 282
-4%0%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #96 / 287
3.3
Facility 3.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #34 / 287
198-
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 45
Rank #189 / 563
Marcelo Mantala
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #45 / 292
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #77 / 292
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #275 / 292
265559
Sunterra Springs Springfield
NH
Springfield
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 97
Rank #424 / 454
97.4%
Facility 97.4%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #14 / 434
+46%
3.64
Facility 3.64
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #161 / 282
+186%-2%
$70.2k
Facility $70.2k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #245 / 289
21
Facility 21
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #80 / 287
2.6
Facility 2.6
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #18 / 287
136-
29
Facility 29
MO AVG 45
Rank #396 / 563
Jason Peterson
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #130 / 292
$3.1M
Facility $3.1M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #180 / 292
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #239 / 292
265871
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
NH
Springfield (Mark Twain)
146
Facility 146
MO AVG 97
Rank #62 / 454
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #90 / 434
+24%
3.68
Facility 3.68
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #144 / 282
+112%-2%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #163 / 287
3.8
Facility 3.8
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #67 / 287
-114-
29
Facility 29
MO AVG 45
Rank #396 / 563
Troy Lacey
$11.8M
Facility $11.8M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #48 / 292
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #33 / 292
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #138 / 292
265157
The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek
NH
HC
MC
NC
Springfield
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #94 / 434
+24%
4.37
Facility 4.37
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #58 / 282
+31%+17%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #96 / 287
4.6
Facility 4.6
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #108 / 287
-94-
33
Facility 33
MO AVG 45
Rank #369 / 563
Eric Windham
$13.6M
Facility $13.6M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #49 / 292
$6.5M
Facility $6.5M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #49 / 292
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #203 / 292
265799
Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
RC
Springfield
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #31 / 434
+38%
3.51
Facility 3.51
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #171 / 282
+20%-6%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #154 / 287
4.0
Facility 4.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #77 / 287
1102A+
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 45
Rank #283 / 563
Clinton Lowe
$10.2M
Facility $10.2M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #56 / 292
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #67 / 292
51.2%
Facility 51.2%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #233 / 292
265865
Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab
NH
HC
Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #138 / 434
+16%
3.49
Facility 3.49
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #171 / 282
+14%-7%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #101 / 287
3.4
Facility 3.4
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #46 / 287
-98-
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
Brian Sharp
$7.8M
Facility $7.8M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #85 / 292
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #110 / 292
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #197 / 292
265473
Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
IL
Springfield (Meador Park)
194
Facility 194
MO AVG 97
Rank #16 / 454
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #112 / 434
+21%
2.07
Facility 2.07
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #273 / 282
-16%-45%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
84
Facility 84
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #275 / 287
6.5
Facility 6.5
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #202 / 287
3152-
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 45
Rank #124 / 563
Holly Anderson
$12.7M
Facility $12.7M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #23 / 292
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #38 / 292
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #270 / 292
265188
Springfield Skilled Care Center
NH
IL
NC
RC
Springfield (Westside Community Betterment)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #97 / 434
+23%
2.56
Facility 2.56
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #258 / 282
-42%-31%
$189.1k
Facility $189.1k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #275 / 289
91
Facility 91
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #280 / 287
5.7
Facility 5.7
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #170 / 287
3108A+
28
Facility 28
MO AVG 45
Rank #403 / 563
Or Acquisition LLC
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #50 / 292
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #56 / 292
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #223 / 292
265477
Wilson’s Creek Nursing &Amp; Rehab
NH
HC
MC
Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
172
Facility 172
MO AVG 97
Rank #33 / 454
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #155 / 434
+12%
3.87
Facility 3.87
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #114 / 282
+46%+3%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
21
Facility 21
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #80 / 287
5.3
Facility 5.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #150 / 287
1130A+
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
Michael Huffman
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #99 / 292
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #95 / 292
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #140 / 292
265161
Brookhaven Nursing &Amp; Rehab
NH
HC
Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 97
Rank #227 / 454
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #136 / 434
+17%
4.79
Facility 4.79
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #37 / 282
-44%+28%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
36
Facility 36
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #176 / 287
6.0
Facility 6.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #182 / 287
-70A+
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
Adam Knapp
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #184 / 292
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #179 / 292
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #136 / 292
265835
James River Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
MC
RC
Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #115 / 434
+20%
3.74
Facility 3.74
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #144 / 282
-56%0%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
28
Facility 28
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #125 / 287
4.7
Facility 4.7
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #114 / 287
-94A+
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
Jrnrc Ops Inc
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #61 / 292
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #73 / 292
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #235 / 292
265664
Springfield Villa
NH
HC
Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
146
Facility 146
MO AVG 97
Rank #62 / 454
84.2%
Facility 84.2%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #85 / 434
+26%
4.17
Facility 4.17
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #78 / 282
-70%+12%
$69.6k
Facility $69.6k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #244 / 289
36
Facility 36
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #176 / 287
3.3
Facility 3.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #34 / 287
3123A+
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
N & R Of Springfield Montclair, LLC
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #123 / 292
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #106 / 292
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #94 / 292
265814
Magnolia Square Nursing
NH
MC
RC
Springfield (Southwest Carrollton)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 97
Rank #89 / 454
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #128 / 434
+18%
3.93
Facility 3.93
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #114 / 282
-55%+5%
$26.2k
Facility $26.2k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #209 / 289
8
Facility 8
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #9 / 287
1.6
Facility 1.6
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #2 / 287
193-
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 45
Rank #262 / 563
Martin Alumno
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #66 / 292
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #93 / 292
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #245 / 292
265731

The Manor at Elfindale

1707 W Elfindale St, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of The Manor at Elfindale

Experience exceptional care at The Manor at Elfindale, a dedicated community in Springfield, MO, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Those with cognitive conditions and complex healthcare needs are guaranteed the highest quality of care with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. Specially designed and secured units are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available, ensuring residents have the nutrients they need to remain healthy. The community has received several recognitions throughout the years, proving its top-notch quality.

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Overview of The Bungalows at Springfield East

Discover a vibrant living with the Bungalows at Springfield East located in East Cherokee Street Springfield, MO. This inviting senior living community offers assisted living and respite care services. Luxurious accommodations with several floor plans are available suited to the primary needs of its residents. With its dedicated and supportive team, the community provides an inclusive and engaging environment for everyone be it for personalized care or social engagements. As for respite care, residents can enjoy a short-term continuous stay of up to 60 days.

Experience its wide array of amenities and other services that suit your personal needs. Enjoy the delectable and nutritious meals, a full-service salon, a bistro, daily wellness checks, individualized care plans, and more. Meet new friends and create unforgettable memories in this beautiful place. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely make the most out of their retirement with the Bungalows at Springfield.

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Overview of Sunterra Springs Springfield

Sunterra Springs sets up a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for its residents. A recipient of multiple Customer Experience Awards, the nursing home offers a home where seniors can find themselves comfortably in a modest setting. Management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. Sunterra is a wonderful tight-knit community that listens, understands, and provides whatever it is that residents need.

The centers of excellence that have garnered them multiple awards are found in their therapy services, cleanliness, nursing care, safety and security, and Medicare and Medicaid services. 

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Overview of The Maples Health & Rehabilitation

Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, The Maples believes that quality and compassionate care are the most important priorities in their service. Community features are designed to promote comfort and care for its residents. The upscale community boasts its home-like atmosphere where seniors can enjoy their stay. The Maples do their best in ensuring that its residents have a speedy recovery and get back on their feet as soon as possible. 

The Maples is a 120-bed facility with 24-hour skilled nursing care, a spacious therapy gym, a private dining room, and an outdoor courtyard. The nursing home follows a guideline to see if a resident reaches the qualifications for Medicare.

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Overview of Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

The National Health Care Corporation’s Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center strives in providing short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care; they have been awarded twice for their recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience. The nursing home excels in working with quality service to its residents so that they can maintain a level of independence and individuality

Springfield care center’s nursing services are inclusive of 4-hour nursing care, a clinical social worker, a team of dieticians, and therapists; daily assistance with activities, therapy services, and different levels of care catered to your specific needs. Community amenities include a beauty salon and barber shop, a dining room, and lounge areas.  

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Overview of The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek

The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek offer a range of living options such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice care, and home health care– all provided with comprehensive services and professional staff. The staff ensures that their residents can live freely despite their needed assistance; they want their residents to make the most out of their experience at the senior home. Expect The Neighborhoods to be a professional yet pleasant nursing home that is proud to welcome and treat everyone like family. 

A range of services and programs are offered at The Neighborhoods, such as community dining, health, and wellness activities, and an on-site pharmacy created by Americare Senior Living.

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The Montclair

1000 E Montclair St, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of The Montclair

Nestled in Springfield, Missouri, The Montclair is a distinguished independent senior living and memory care community that’s conveniently located near medical facilities and local businesses in the area. At The Montclair, residents can savor a maintenance-free lifestyle as the staff takes care of daily tasks.
The Montclair provides ample opportunities for residents to forge new friendships and maintain an active lifestyle and offers a range of amenities, including spacious seating areas, a cozy library, recreational game rooms, outdoor seating areas, and picturesque walking paths. They also have weekly social group activities and events ensuring that residents remain socially engaged and entertained. 

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Overview of Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation

Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation is an upscale memory care, short-term rehab, and long-term care that is delivered with quality care. The staff is encouraged to promote a comfortable atmosphere for the residents to build a mutual level of trust and respect among each other. Birch Pointe can guarantee a secure and safe community that enhances the quality of life for every one of its residents in a comfortable and caring environment.

Community features include dining areas, a bistro, spacious courtyards, and a full-service salon available. 

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Overview of Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab

Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility located on East Cherokee in Springfield, Missouri. The 120-bed home is operated by N & R Of Springfield East, LLC and owned by Brian Sharp. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 94, so it’s highly walkable and convenient for family members visiting the facility.

As a newer community, Glendale Gardens strongly focuses on rehabilitation and provides ongoing skilled nursing care. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and there’s a doctor who is on staff. Structured rehabilitation programs and 24-hour staffing support residents throughout their recovery.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 30 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work together to provide hands-on care and supervision throughout the day.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 78%. Residents an average of 93 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or medical events. Residents who need longer-term placement have access to independent living apartments if they want to stay in the community after their acute care needs are resolved.

Residents have access to amenities including housekeeping and laundry services, semi-private and private room options, and on-site pharmaceutical services. The facility offers free CNA and CMT classes for those interested in training or certification in the health professions. The home has a range of rehabilitation therapies and on-site medical oversight, helping residents regain function and independence during their stay.

State inspections identified findings related to communication and care procedures. Families touring the home may want to ask how staff handles timely notification with families and physicians when health changes occur, as well as how fall prevention and infection control are managed daily.

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The Gardens

1414 W Edgewood St, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of The Gardens

Located in Greene County, The Gardens is a 148-bed senior living community in Springfield, Missouri, operated by BSLC II (Bethesda Senior Living) under administrator Heather Brown The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a continuum of care, with floor plan options ranging from studios to one-bedroom deluxe units.

CMS-reported staffing data shows LPN coverage at 1h 17m per resident per day, about 40 percent above the Missouri average of 55 minutes, a figure that reflects stronger medication administration and hands-on care presence than most comparable Missouri communities. Weekend total nursing hours run 3h 54m per resident per day, 12 percent above the state average of 3h 29m.

Amenities include a garden, computer lab, and structured activity calendar. The built-in overview describes flexible meal plans, housekeeping and laundry, and pharmacy services within the independent living program.

The Gardens suits older adults in Greene County looking for a planned continuum of care across independent living, assisted living, and memory care within a single Bethesda Senior Living campus in Springfield.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Springfield, MO

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Missouri Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 18 nursing homes in Springfield, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Springfield, MO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Springfield, MO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Springfield, MO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.