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Springfield Skilled Care Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

2401 West Grand, Springfield, MO 65802

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At a glance

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Springfield Skilled Care Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Springfield, Missouri (Greene County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Missouri average of 3.43. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $159,825 in the past three years.

Certified beds
120
Residents per day (average)
109.5
Certified since
1991 (35 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Mgm Healthcare (27 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Springfield Skilled Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $159,825 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. CMS counts 33 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 13, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Missouri average is 11.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Missouri average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Missouri average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Missouri and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.4% 18.1% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2% 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3% 1.1% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3% 2.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 65.3% 18.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2% 4.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 51.6% 84.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 2.9% 17.4% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 56.4% 25.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.7% 90.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9% 4.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.8% 17.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 45.4% 23.5% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.11 2.11 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 5.17 2.33 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 42.0% 65.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 63.5% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.7% 26.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.3% 13.7% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 102 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 47 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 13, 2026: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Feb 13, 20253318
Feb 3, 20232817
Nov 26, 2019419

Missouri homes averaged 11.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (102)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 27, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  4. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  5. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)

  11. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  12. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  13. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  14. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 102.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Jan 13, 2026Fine$54,304
Feb 13, 2025Fine$105,521
Feb 13, 2025Payment Denial46 days

Missouri homes averaged 0.8 fines and $37,425 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Missouri

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Springfield Skilled Care Center?

Springfield Skilled Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Springfield Skilled Care Center have?

Springfield Skilled Care Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 109.5 residents per day, about 91.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Springfield Skilled Care Center?

The home reports 2.96 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.43 hours from registered nurses. The Missouri average is 3.43 hours and 0.46 hours from registered nurses.

Has Springfield Skilled Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $159,825 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Springfield Skilled Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 265477. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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