Ozark Care & Rehab Center
1486 North Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO 65721
Ozark Care & Rehab Center is a nursing home in Ozark, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (417) 581-7126
- Last standard health inspection
- December 12, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 93
- Residents per day, on average
- 71.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Missouri average (38 vs 36).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was OZARK NURSING AND CARE CENTER.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
39 of 486 Missouri homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2024.
Fine
July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
CMS fine of $25,490 on July 16, 2026.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 2, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
64 of 486 Missouri homes (13%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 22, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 30, 2024 from $32,486 to $32,911.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 30, 2024 from $31,902 to $32,486.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 4, 2025.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 30, 2024 from $49,080 to $31,902.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 6, 2024 from $24,070 to $15,646.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0732. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0732 2 times since 2020.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on September 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Payment stopped
September 4, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from September 4, 2024, for 53 days.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
70 of 486 Missouri homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Fine
July 30, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $32,911 on July 30, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
70 of 486 Missouri homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2023.
Fine
March 6, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,646 on March 6, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 24, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
12 citations
Health inspection on May 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.
Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2023.
4 citations
Health inspection on January 9, 2020
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2020.
Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2020.
Citation F0732. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2020.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2020.
Questions
When was Ozark Care & Rehab Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 12, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Ozark Care & Rehab Center have?
CMS lists 38 health citations since January 9, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Ozark Care & Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $74,047 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Ozark Care & Rehab Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Ozark Care & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.