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.
Position within MO
7 citations — more than 12% of the 486 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
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file 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 is open now: October 2026 to April 2027. 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 523 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
4 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
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MO figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in MO | 18 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | 2 |
| October 27, 2023 | 3 |
| August 4, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| 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-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2025-08-04 |
| 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-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2021-05-03 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 4, 2025 — 2 citations
| 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
| 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
| 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 October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.