Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Joplin, Missouri
1 of 5 nursing homes in Joplin (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Missouri statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 3 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
576
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Joplin, Missouri, is limited, with only 5 facilities and just 1 recommended option (20%). Families should be aware that while the top facility, Communities of Wildwood Ranch, has a strong rating, there is 1 facility to avoid due to its fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 COMMUNITIES OF WILDWOOD RANCH (70) — Communities of Wildwood Ranch boasts a solid 4-star CMS rating and a commendable Trust Score of 70/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility provides a reliable environment for its 120 residents, making it a recommended choice for families seeking a supportive nursing home.
The other 4 Joplin facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Communities of Wildwood Ranch boasts a solid 4-star CMS rating and a commendable Trust Score of 70/100, highlighting its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility provides a reliable environment for its 120 residents, making it a recommended choice for families seeking a supportive nursing home.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Joplin Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 3 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 3 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Joplin Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Joplin's city average is 2.6 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 5 Joplin facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Joplin avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Joplin facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Joplin, MO are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Joplin (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Joplin "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Joplin?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.