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Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center

3100 Warrior Lane, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Poplar Bluff, 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.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on December 5, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.

    • 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 9, 2026.

    • 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 January 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 January 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 December 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 January 8, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. Health inspection on August 22, 2024

    10 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 September 23, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

    • 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 September 23, 2024.

    • 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 September 23, 2024.

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  11. Fire safety inspection on August 22, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 September 23, 2024.

    • 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 September 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. Health inspection on March 10, 2023

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 April 21, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

    • Citation F0574. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

    • Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

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  16. Fire safety inspection on March 10, 2023

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.

    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

    • Citation K0753. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(573) 785-0851
Last standard health inspection
December 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
132
Residents per day, on average
69.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Helia Healthcare of Poplar Bluff LLC
Chain
Helia Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (19 vs 36).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

CMS lists December 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center have?

CMS lists 19 health citations since March 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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