Westgate
Joplin, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265877) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $70,134
Phone: (417) 553-3688 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westgate has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of about 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Westgate reports total nurse staffing of about 3.74 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
CMS records show Westgate has 1 federal fine totaling $70,134.00, with no payment denials on record. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.
About this facility
Westgate is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Joplin, Missouri (Jasper County), operating with 120 certified beds and an average of 105.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which includes 36 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westgate holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.74, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.51. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Regarding regulatory history, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $70,134.00. There are no payment denials on record. Westgate does not carry the CMS abuse icon and has not been placed in the Special Focus Facility program according to the data provided.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westgate 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?
Westgate 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 3.74 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $70,134.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, Westgate does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westgate has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 105.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Westgate is a for-profit facility owned by an individual and is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which has 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Westgate was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 16, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Westgate's are 2, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4175553688 or verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact Westgate directly at 4175553688 to arrange a visit and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Westgate's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265877?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.