Willow Care Nursing Home
Willow Springs, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265335) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 469-3152 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willow Care Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Willow Care Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.6%.
Willow Care Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Program designation appears in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Willow Care Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing facility in Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on October 21, 1988. It is certified for 105 beds with an average daily census of 68.4 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Willow Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average overall rating of 2.51. The facility's four component CMS ratings are: overall 3 stars, health inspection 4 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures (QM) 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) totaling $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Program designation is present in the supplied data for Willow Care. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is compiled solely from data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willow Care Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Willow Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 58.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
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 a Special Focus Program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willow Care is certified for 105 beds and has an average daily census of 68.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Willow Care was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on October 21, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Willow Care scores 3, 4, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 417-469-3152 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour information; contact the facility at 417-469-3152 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Willow Care Nursing Home's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265335?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.