Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Osage Beach, Missouri
3 of 5 nursing homes in Osage Beach (60%) meet our strict criteria. The Missouri statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 0 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.6
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
316
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$158,433 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Osage Beach, Missouri is adequate, with 5 facilities and 60% recommended. Families should be aware that while LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS stands out with top ratings, 2 facilities have incurred a total of $158,433 in fines, signaling caution.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Non-profit ownership ensures a strong community focus, making Lake Regional Health Systems a trusted choice with a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to excellent resident care.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 ARROWHEAD SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY (85) — Arrowhead Senior Living Community boasts a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, indicating a strong quality of care. With 80 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility delivers attentive services that cater to individual resident needs.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 3 STONEBRIDGE LAKE OZARK (70) — Stonebridge Lake Ozark offers a comfortable environment with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. While it is a for-profit facility with 66 beds, its commitment to maintaining quality care is evident, making it a decent option for families.
The other 2 Osage Beach facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $158K.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and zero federal fines. Non-profit ownership ensures a strong community focus, making Lake Regional Health Systems a trusted choice with a remarkable Trust Score of 90/100, reflecting its commitment to excellent resident care.
Arrowhead Senior Living Community boasts a solid 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, indicating a strong quality of care. With 80 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility delivers attentive services that cater to individual resident needs.
Stonebridge Lake Ozark offers a comfortable environment with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 70/100. While it is a for-profit facility with 66 beds, its commitment to maintaining quality care is evident, making it a decent option for families.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Osage Beach Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.6 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $158,433
Questions Osage Beach Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Osage Beach's city average is 3.6 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 5 Osage Beach facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Osage Beach avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Osage Beach 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 Osage Beach, MO are recommended?
3 of 5 nursing homes in Osage Beach (60%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Osage Beach "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 Osage Beach?
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.