Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

NHC HEALTHCARE, JOPLIN

JOPLIN, MO · 124 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 4, 2025

CMS Certification Number 265175 · first certified September 1982

Ownership

Operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · For profit - Limited Liability company

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within MO

7 citations — more than 13% of the 487 certified nursing homes in MO. Compared within MO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in MO are typically surveyed 14–21 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 567 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MO figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	7
Median facility in MO	18
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
May 3, 2021	2
October 27, 2023	3
August 4, 2025	2

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2025-08-04
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	1	2023-10-27
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	1	2023-10-27
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	1	2023-10-27
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	1	2025-08-04
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	1	2021-05-03

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
Egress Deficiencies 2
Smoke Deficiencies 2

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	3
Egress Deficiencies	2
Smoke Deficiencies	2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

August 4, 2025 — 2 citations

Citations issued on August 4, 2025
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2025)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 16, 2025)

October 27, 2023 — 3 citations

Citations issued on October 27, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2023)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2023)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2023)

May 3, 2021 — 2 citations

Citations issued on May 3, 2021
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2021)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.