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Northwood Hills Care Center

Humansville, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265381) · 120 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.51★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 754-2208 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Northwood Hills Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Northwood Hills Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.

Northwood Hills Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Northwood Hills Care … Northwood Hills Care …: 2★ 2★ MO average MO average: 2.51★ 2.51★ Life Care Centers chain avg Life Care Centers chain avg: 3.4★ 3.4★

About this facility

Northwood Hills Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Humansville, Polk County, Missouri, certified for 120 beds and serving an average of 89.3 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. It has been federally certified since September 1989. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Northwood Hills Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Northwood Hills Care Center.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Northwood Hills Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 43.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 120 beds and serves an average of 89.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since September 1, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This information is not provided in the CMS data; contact the facility at 4177542208 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4177542208 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265381?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.