Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS
WEST PLAINS, MO · 114 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 7, 2025
CMS Certification Number 265155 · first certified January 1982
Ownership
Operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MO
6 citations — more than 12% 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
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. 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: April 2026 to October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 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 6 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 | 6 |
| Median facility in MO | 18 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2022 | 1 |
| December 7, 2023 | 2 |
| February 7, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-02-07 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2023-12-07 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2025-02-07 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2023-12-07 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-02-18 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2025-02-07 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 7, 2025 — 3 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 (March 21, 2025) |
| 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 (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
December 7, 2023 — 2 citations
February 18, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.