Nursing homes in Joplin, MO
Joplin, MO has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities of Wildwood Ranch3222 South John Duffy Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
| NHC Healthcare, Joplin2700 East 34th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 124 | None |
| Westgate3130 John Duffy Dr · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 120 | 1 ($100,284) |
| Joplin Gardens2810 South Jackson Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 92 | None |
| Aspire Senior Living Joplin2218 W 32nd Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 120 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Missouri, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Joplin
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 17, 2026 · NHC Healthcare, Joplin · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 17, 2026 · NHC Healthcare, Joplin · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 17, 2026 · NHC Healthcare, Joplin · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 17, 2026 · NHC Healthcare, Joplin · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 4, 2026 · Westgate · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 4, 2026 · Westgate · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 1, 2026 · Aspire Senior Living Joplin · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.June 1, 2026 · Aspire Senior Living Joplin · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.June 1, 2026 · Aspire Senior Living Joplin · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 1, 2026 · Aspire Senior Living Joplin · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Joplin
Which nursing home in Joplin has the highest Medicare rating?
Communities of Wildwood Ranch has the highest overall rating in Joplin: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Joplin have been fined?
1 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $100,284 in all. The most was $100,284, at Westgate.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Joplin?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Joplin is the largest?
NHC Healthcare, Joplin, with 124 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.