D

JOPLIN GARDENS

2810 SOUTH JACKSON AVENUE, JOPLIN, MO 64804
Score: 41 / 100

Joplin Gardens faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 41/100. The facility ranks in the 48th percentile among Missouri nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Joplin Gardens, with 3.00 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Joplin Gardens. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.12 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.71 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.67 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.04 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jan 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 9.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
92
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10