Joplin Gardens
Joplin, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265853) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 572-0041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Joplin Gardens has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Joplin Gardens reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Joplin Gardens has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Joplin Gardens is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility located in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. It is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 78 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since December 14, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Joplin Gardens holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.078 total nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.212 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines with a total dollar amount of $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicated, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Joplin Gardens.
Joplin Gardens is part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Joplin Gardens has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Joplin Gardens accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 61.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total penalties, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for Joplin Gardens, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Joplin Gardens is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 78 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC operated as part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities averaging a 2.4 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Joplin Gardens has been certified since December 14, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure categories; Joplin Gardens scores 1, 2, 1, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4175720041 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4175720041 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265853?state=MO.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265853?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.