RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Missouri (2026)

The top 25 of 479 CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

4872.4 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.5/5
-0.5 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$80K+$9K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeKansas City, MO

Jeanne Jugan Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
52 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

8745 James A Reed RdKansas City, MO 64138

(816) 761-4744

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsage Beach, MO

Lake Regional Health Systems

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
16 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

54 Hospital DriveOsage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-8275

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, MO

Lenoir Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
56 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

3850 Cartwright LaneColumbia, MO 65201

(573) 876-5800

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeCape Girardeau, MO

Lutheran Home, The

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
274 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

2825 Bloomfield RoadCape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 335-0158

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeBallwin, MO

Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
32 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

50 Meramec Trails DriveBallwin, MO 63021

(636) 861-0600

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpringfield, MO

Manor At Elfindale, The

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsInspected Dec 2021

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1707 West Elfindale StreetSpringfield, MO 65807

(417) 831-2273

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeRolla, MO

Phelps Health

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
20 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1000 W Tenth StRolla, MO 65401

(573) 364-8899

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeKirkwood, MO

Aberdeen Heights

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
38 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

505 Couch AvenueKirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 909-6000

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsage Beach, MO

Arrowhead Senior Living Community

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

6100 Arrowhead DriveOsage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 302-7111

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Louis, MO

Bethesda Southgate

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
130 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

5943 Telegraph RoadSaint Louis, MO 63129

(314) 846-2000

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeChaffee, MO

Chaffee Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
71 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

12273 State Highway 77Chaffee, MO 63740

(573) 887-3615

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomePark Hills, MO

Country Meadows

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
72 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1301 N St Joe DrivePark Hills, MO 63601

(573) 431-2889

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpringfield, MO

Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic And Rehab

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
28 BedsInspected Jun 2022

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

3535 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807

(417) 269-6650

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeStover, MO

Golden Age Living Center

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
61 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

404 E Third StreetStover, MO 65078

(573) 377-4521

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeCole Camp, MO

Good Samaritan Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
72 BedsInspected Oct 2023

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

403 West MainCole Camp, MO 65325

(660) 668-4515

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeCabool, MO

Kabul Nursing Homes Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
99 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1000 Main StreetCabool, MO 65689

(417) 962-3713

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomePilot Grove, MO

Katy Manor

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

205 ProspectPilot Grove, MO 65276

(660) 834-3111

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeMountain View, MO

Mountain View Healthcare

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
105 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1211 North Ash StreetMountain View, MO 65548

(417) 934-6818

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Plains, MO

Nhc Healthcare, West Plains

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
114 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

211 Davis DriveWest Plains, MO 65775

(417) 256-0798

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeBertrand, MO

Bertrand Nursing And Rehab Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

603 Highway 62 WestBertrand, MO 63823

(573) 683-4290

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeCalifornia, MO

California Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected May 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1106 South OakCalifornia, MO 65018

(573) 796-3127

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Louis, MO

Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

11160 Village North DriveSaint Louis, MO 63136

(314) 355-8010

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomePiedmont, MO

Clark'S Mountain Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
91 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

2100 BarnesPiedmont, MO 63957

(573) 223-4297

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeVersailles, MO

Good Shepherd Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
117 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1101 West Clay RoadVersailles, MO 65084

(573) 378-5411

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeKennett, MO

Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
72 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1802 St FrancisKennett, MO 63857

(573) 888-1044

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Missouri

#38of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 38 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.1%

    A little higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy75.4 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover57.0%

    About 23% higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Missouri →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Missouri?

Missouri has 487 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 479 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Missouri?

Nursing homes in Missouri average 2.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Missouri is penalized?

Among Missouri nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $80K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Missouri compare with the national average?

Missouri averages 2.5 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $80K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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