Ozark Nursing and Care Center
1486 North Riverside Rd · Ozark, MO · 65721 · 4175817126
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $32,911 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $48,557 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 27, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | Fine | $32,911 |
| July 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 53 days |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265753 · certified since February 11, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.