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 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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2No 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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3No 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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41 Penalty

Nursing HomeParis, MO

Monroe Manor

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
119 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

200 South StParis, MO 65275

(660) 327-4125

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrant City, MO

Worth County Convalescent Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

503 East FourthGrant City, MO 64456

(660) 564-3304

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeChillicothe, MO

Morningside Center

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

1700 Morningside DriveChillicothe, MO 64601

(660) 646-0170

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71 Penalty

Nursing HomeNevada, MO

Moore Few Care Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
108 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

901 South AdamsNevada, MO 64772

(417) 448-3841

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82 Penalties

Nursing HomeLa Plata, MO

La Plata Nursing Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
52 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

100 Old Stagecoach RoadLa Plata, MO 63549

(660) 332-4315

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92 Penalties

Nursing HomeMacon, MO

Loch Haven

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

701 Sunset Hills DrMacon, MO 63552

(660) 385-3113

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1013 Penalties

Nursing HomeSalem, MO

Salem Memorial District Hospital

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
18 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

35629 Highway 72Salem, MO 65560

(573) 729-6626

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeKahoka, MO

Clark County Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
99 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1260 North Johnson StreetKahoka, MO 63445

(660) 727-3303

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichmond, MO

Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
197 BedsInspected May 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

804 Wollard BlvdRichmond, MO 64085

(816) 776-5403

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131 Penalty

Nursing HomeBraymer, MO

Golden Age Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
83 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

12498 Se Highway 116Braymer, MO 64624

(660) 645-2243

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141 Penalty

Nursing HomePalmyra, MO

Maple Lawn Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
110 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1410 West Line StreetPalmyra, MO 63461

(573) 769-2213

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151 Penalty

Nursing HomeTrenton, MO

Sunnyview Nursing Home & Apartments

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
94 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1311 E 28th StreetTrenton, MO 64683

(660) 359-5647

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162 Penalties

Nursing HomeCanton, MO

Lewis County Nursing Home District

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
118 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

17528 State Highway 81Canton, MO 63435

(573) 288-4454

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178 Penalties

Nursing HomeMount Vernon, MO

Lawrence County Manor

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
90 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

915 Carl Allen StreetMount Vernon, MO 65712

(417) 466-2183

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181 Penalty

Nursing HomeClarence, MO

Clarence Care Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

111 East StreetClarence, MO 63437

(660) 699-2118

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191 Penalty

Nursing HomeEdina, MO

Knox County Nursing Home District

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

55774 State Highway 6Edina, MO 63537

(660) 397-2282

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201 Penalty

Nursing HomeQueen City, MO

Schuyler County Nursing Home District

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
60 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1306 Us Highway 63Queen City, MO 63561

(660) 766-2291

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213 Penalties

Nursing HomeShelbina, MO

Baptist Homes Of Shelbina

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

142 Shelby Plaza RoadShelbina, MO 63468

(573) 588-4175

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224 Penalties

Nursing HomeUnionville, MO

Putnam County Care Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1814 Oak StreetUnionville, MO 63565

(660) 947-2492

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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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