Nursing Home in Joplin, MO · CMS Data August 2026

Nhc Healthcare, Joplin

How Does Nhc Healthcare, Joplin Rate?

Nhc Healthcare, Joplin is a 124-bed for-profit nursing home in Joplin, MO. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on August 4, 2025, cited 7 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 2 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 7
Certified beds: 124

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

2700 East 34th Street
Joplin, MO 64803

2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	2 of 5	Below average
Health inspections	3 of 5	Average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for short-stay residents	3 of 5	Average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Joplin and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	50%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	75%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Last standard health inspection	August 4, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	7
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Nhc Healthcare, Joplin who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	4.2%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	22%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	7.4%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	2.3%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	6.1%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	2.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	29%	13%	Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Certified beds	124
Average residents per day	83
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name	NHC HEALTHCARE-JOPLIN LLC
Chain or affiliated group	NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (69 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	September 1982
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Missouri's Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-309-3282) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Missouri.