Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 · (417) 269-6650
Non profit - Corporation · 28 certified beds
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | Not available |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 23, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.April 23, 2026 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 23, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.April 23, 2026 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 23, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.April 23, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 23, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 23, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 10.00 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 8.27 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.73 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 0.00 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.5% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 4.8 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab Springfield · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- The Manor at Elfindale Springfield · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Maranatha Village, Inc Springfield · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sunterra Springs Springfield Springfield · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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