JOPLIN GARDENS
JOPLIN GARDENS is a 92-bed nursing home in JOPLIN, Missouri. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2015-12-14. It averages 78.0 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at JOPLIN GARDENS?
CMS lists 25 health-inspection deficiencies for JOPLIN GARDENS since 2019-10-18, 15 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-17.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2026-01-23 | F0561, F0725 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E |
| 2025-12-12 | F0727 | 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. | F |
| 2025-12-12 | F0561, F0725 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E |
| 2025-01-23 | F0677, F0686 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D |
| 2024-08-23 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2024-08-23 | F0761, F0804, F0880 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-08-23 | F0641, F0684, F0689 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2022-09-13 | F0678, F0700, F0755, F0759, F0760, F0883 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| 2022-09-13 | F0686, F0690 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D |
| 2019-10-18 | F0575, F0919 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E |
How is JOPLIN GARDENS staffed relative to the MO average?
| Measure | This facility | MO average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.07809 | 3.43324 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 61.9 | 56.0 |
| Average number of residents per day | 78.0 | 73.0 |
Who owns JOPLIN GARDENS, and what chain is it in?
JOPLIN GARDENS is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name N & R OF JOPLIN LLC and belongs to the JAMES & JUDY LINCOLN chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | LINCOLN, JAMES, LINCOLN, JUDY | since 07/31/2015 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | ROGERS, KATHLEEN | since 07/13/2015 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | LTC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, LINCOLN, JUDY | since 07/31/2015 |