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NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2651752026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Nhc Healthcare, Joplin

2700 East 34Th Street · Joplin, MO 64803 · Newton County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds124CMS provider file
Recent citation rows35current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-0472025-08-042
Cycle 22023-10-2792023-10-273
Cycle 32021-05-03122021-05-032
02 / CITATION DETAIL

35 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0678Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · HEALTHF0883Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2025-08-04 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-16
2024-06-24 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-24 · complaint
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0887Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · HEALTHF0947Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-11
2023-10-27 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-28
2023-10-27 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-28
2023-10-27 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-28
2023-08-08 · HEALTHF0602Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-09 · complaint
2023-08-08 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-09 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • NHC/DELAWARE INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • RECTOR, MELVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • RECTOR, MELVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • NHC-OP LPOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • CHANCE, JOLIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
  • DODSON, VICKIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
  • JONES, STEPHANIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/05/2022
  • KIDD, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
  • RECTOR, MELVINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • SHOCKLEY, CASSANDRAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/2021
  • USSERY, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • BLACKROCK INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2010
  • NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/2025
  • NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/2025
  • VANGUARD GROUP INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2006
  • CHANCE, JOLIEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2000
  • DODSON, VICKIIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hoursper resident day
RN hoursper resident day
Weekend nurse hoursper resident day
Staff turnover50.0%CMS reported field
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