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 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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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 BedsStandard health inspection 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 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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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeFredericktown, MO

Madison Medical Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

611 West Main StreetFredericktown, MO 63645

(573) 783-3341

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51 Penalty

Nursing HomeParis, MO

Monroe Manor

Government

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

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

200 South StParis, MO 65275

(660) 327-4125

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeBraymer, MO

Golden Age Nursing Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
83 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

12498 Se Highway 116Braymer, MO 64624

(660) 645-2243

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeNevada, MO

Moore Few Care Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
108 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

901 South AdamsNevada, MO 64772

(417) 448-3841

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrant City, MO

Worth County Convalescent Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

503 East FourthGrant City, MO 64456

(660) 564-3304

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeLa Plata, MO

La Plata Nursing Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
52 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

100 Old Stagecoach RoadLa Plata, MO 63549

(660) 332-4315

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichmond, MO

Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
197 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

804 Wollard BlvdRichmond, MO 64085

(816) 776-5403

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111 Penalty

Nursing HomeClarence, MO

Clarence Care Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Missouri avg of 2.5

111 East StreetClarence, MO 63437

(660) 699-2118

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12No 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 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1260 North Johnson StreetKahoka, MO 63445

(660) 727-3303

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeChillicothe, MO

Morningside Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1700 Morningside DriveChillicothe, MO 64601

(660) 646-0170

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142 Penalties

Nursing HomeMacon, MO

Loch Haven

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

701 Sunset Hills DrMacon, MO 63552

(660) 385-3113

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153 Penalties

Nursing HomeUnionville, MO

Putnam County Care Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1814 Oak StreetUnionville, MO 63565

(660) 947-2492

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeCanton, MO

Lewis County Nursing Home District

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
118 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

17528 State Highway 81Canton, MO 63435

(573) 288-4454

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171 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 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1306 Us Highway 63Queen City, MO 63561

(660) 766-2291

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181 Penalty

Nursing HomeShelbina, MO

Baptist Homes Of Shelbina

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

142 Shelby Plaza RoadShelbina, MO 63468

(573) 588-4175

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191 Penalty

Nursing HomeMount Vernon, MO

Lawrence County Manor

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
90 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

915 Carl Allen StreetMount Vernon, MO 65712

(417) 466-2183

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202 Penalties

Nursing HomePalmyra, MO

Maple Lawn Nursing Home

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
110 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1410 West Line StreetPalmyra, MO 63461

(573) 769-2213

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212 Penalties

Nursing HomeTrenton, MO

Sunnyview Nursing Home & Apartments

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
94 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

1311 E 28th StreetTrenton, MO 64683

(660) 359-5647

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223 Penalties

Nursing HomeEdina, MO

Knox County Nursing Home District

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below Missouri avg of 2.5

55774 State Highway 6Edina, MO 63537

(660) 397-2282

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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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