Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
2800 South Fort Avenue · Springfield, MO · 65807 · 4178820035
146 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C January 27, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265157 · certified since February 15, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.