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HomeMissouriJoplin Gardens

Joplin Gardens

2810 South Jackson Avenue, Joplin, MO 648044175720041WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.2on Google(27 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
92
certified

How Joplin Gardens Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MO average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MO average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
MO average
2.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.08 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.21 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
61.9%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Missouri average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.43.
Reported RN time is 0.21 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.46.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 13, 2022
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 23, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median
Jasper County 65+
19,365
15.8% of county
County Population
122,788
Jasper County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Joplin Gardens is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Joplin, Missouri with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 2015. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
78
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 14, 2015
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jasper
Last Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
106.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (25)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 13, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0575Potential for Harm

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Survey: Oct 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.76 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.21 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.08 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.9%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LINCOLN, JAMES5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 31, 2015
LINCOLN, JUDY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jul 31, 2015
ROGERS, KATHLEENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 13, 2015
LTC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 31, 2015
LINCOLN, JUDYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Joplin Gardens and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Joplin Gardens
Joplin, MOCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Aspire Senior Living Joplin
Joplin, MO1.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Joplin, MO2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Communities of Wildwood Ranch
Joplin, MO3.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Westgate
Joplin, MO3.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aspire Senior Living Webb City
Webb City, MO7.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $25,454
St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation
Carthage, MO14.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,053
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Joplin Gardens
Joplin, MO · Current facility
—1/52/51/5None recorded
Aspire Senior Living Joplin
Joplin, MO
1.0 mi1/51/51/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Joplin
Joplin, MO
2.2 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Communities of Wildwood Ranch
Joplin, MO
3.6 mi4/55/54/5None recorded
Westgate
Joplin, MO
3.6 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Aspire Senior Living Webb City
Webb City, MO
7.2 mi1/52/51/5$25,454
St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation
Carthage, MO
14.1 mi3/54/53/5$17,053

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Joplin Gardens?▾
Joplin Gardens has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Joplin Gardens cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Joplin Gardens participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Joplin Gardens had any health inspection violations?▾
Joplin Gardens had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 23, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Joplin Gardens?▾
Joplin Gardens provides 3.08 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours, 1.10 LPN hours, and 1.76 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.9%.
How many beds does Joplin Gardens have?▾
Joplin Gardens has 92 certified beds with an average of 78 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Joplin Gardens?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 4 in Joplin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Joplin Gardens?▾
On Google Maps, Joplin Gardens has a rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 27 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of James & Judy Lincoln

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