Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical is a nursing home in Springfield, 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 star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (417) 269-6650
- Last standard health inspection
- April 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 28
- Residents per day, on average
- 5.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (9 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 overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 10.0 to 8.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was COX MEDICAL CENTERS MEYER ORTHOPEDIC AND REHAB.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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 June 5, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 5, 2026.
Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 5, 2026.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2026.
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 5, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on May 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.3 to 6.5 hours per resident per day.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 30, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 August 16, 2022.
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 August 16, 2022.
Citation F0888. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on June 30, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COXHEALTH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/30/2013
- COXHEALTHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/12/2014
- LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERSOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/15/1985
- BUETOW, MAXOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2022
- CASAD, ASHLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/24/2024
- GURLEY, JACKSONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2026
- HEDGPETH, AMANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
- JOHNSON, MICHELLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2026
- MCWAY, JACOBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2025
- REARDON, MALISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/26/2025
- ROBERTS, DONNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2023
Questions
When was Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical last inspected?
CMS lists April 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since June 30, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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