Joplin, MO

Joplin Gardens

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2810 South Jackson Avenue, Joplin, MO

(417) 572-0041

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

James & Judy Lincoln

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2015-12-14

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.12

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.16

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.71

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.67

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

70%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	2.1 0.2 pts better	1.9 About the same	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.8	2.3 1.5 pts worse	1.8 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.7%	84.8% 13.9 pts better	93.4% 5.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.4%	90.9% 7.5 pts better	95.5% 2.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	9.9%	4.1% 5.8 pts worse	3.3% 6.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.9%	14.7% 13.8 pts better	11.4% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.6%	5.5% 0.9 pts better	5.4% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	26.8%	25.3% 1.5 pts worse	19.6% 7.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.9%	25.0% 11.1 pts better	16.7% 2.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0% About the same	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	18.4%	20.3% 1.9 pts better	16.3% 2.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	25.1%	19.8% 5.3 pts worse	14.9% 10.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.4% 1.4 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.9%	2.6% 1.3 pts worse	1.7% 2.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.8%	18.1% 0.3 pts better	19.8% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	6.4%	5.0% 1.4 pts worse	5.1% 1.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	89.2%	66.4% 22.8 pts better	81.7% 7.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	21.0%	13.4% 7.6 pts worse	12.0% 9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.0%	2.2% 0.2 pts better	1.6% 0.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	76.1%	63.5% 12.6 pts better	79.7% 3.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	32.0%	25.3% 6.7 pts worse	23.9% 8.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-23 · Fire 2024-08-23

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-09-13 · Fire 2022-09-13

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-10-18 · Fire 2019-10-18

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-18

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2019-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-18

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2019-12-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2026-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-18

F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Corrected 2019-12-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-18