RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Missouri (2026)

The top 25 of 479 CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — 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
$86K+$16K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeKirkwood, MO

Aberdeen Heights

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
38 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

505 Couch AvenueKirkwood, MO 63122

(314) 909-6000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomePark Hills, MO

Country Meadows

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1301 N St Joe DrivePark Hills, MO 63601

(573) 431-2889

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeCole Camp, MO

Good Samaritan Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

403 West MainCole Camp, MO 65325

(660) 668-4515

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeKansas City, MO

Jeanne Jugan Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
52 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

8745 James A Reed RdKansas City, MO 64138

(816) 761-4744

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, MO

Lenoir Health Care Center

Non-profit

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

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

3850 Cartwright LaneColumbia, MO 65201

(573) 876-5800

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeCape Girardeau, MO

Lutheran Home, The

Non-profit

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

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

2825 Bloomfield RoadCape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 335-0158

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7No 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 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

50 Meramec Trails DriveBallwin, MO 63021

(636) 861-0600

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeRolla, MO

Phelps Health

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1000 W Tenth StRolla, MO 65401

(573) 364-8899

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsage Beach, MO

Arrowhead Senior Living Community

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

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

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
130 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2024

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

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
71 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

12273 State Highway 77Chaffee, MO 63740

(573) 887-3615

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbia, MO

Columbia Post Acute

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

3535 Berrywood DriveColumbia, MO 65201

(573) 397-7144

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeStover, MO

Golden Age Living Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
61 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

404 E Third StreetStover, MO 65078

(573) 377-4521

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeJefferson City, MO

Heisinger Bluffs Healthcare Western Campus

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
69 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1306 West Main StreetJefferson City, MO 65109

(573) 635-0166

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeCabool, MO

Kabul Nursing Homes Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1000 Main StreetCabool, MO 65689

(417) 962-3713

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomePilot Grove, MO

Katy Manor

Government

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

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

205 ProspectPilot Grove, MO 65276

(660) 834-3111

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsage Beach, MO

Lake Regional Health Systems

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
16 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

54 Hospital DriveOsage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-8275

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeChesterfield, MO

Mason Pointe Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
63 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

13190 South Outer 40 RoadChesterfield, MO 63017

(417) 932-8040

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Plains, MO

Nhc Healthcare, West Plains

For-profit

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

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

211 Davis DriveWest Plains, MO 65775

(417) 256-0798

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeNixa, MO

Nixa Nursing & Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
82 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1104 North Main StreetNixa, MO 65714

(417) 725-1777

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeSpringfield, MO

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
172 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

3403 West Mt VernonSpringfield, MO 65802

(417) 864-5600

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomePiedmont, MO

Clark's Mountain Nursing Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
91 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

2100 BarnesPiedmont, MO 63957

(573) 223-4297

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeFarmington, MO

Farmington Presbyterian Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
90 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

500 Cayce StreetFarmington, MO 63640

(573) 756-6768

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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 Measures3.0
117 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1101 West Clay RoadVersailles, MO 65084

(573) 378-5411

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeMonett, MO

Lacoba Homes Inc

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
79 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

850 Highway 60Monett, MO 65708

(417) 235-7895

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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%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy75.4 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover56.1%

    About 22% higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    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 active CMS data. 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 $86K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

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 $86K versus $70K 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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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