nursing home in Springfield, MO

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab

3403 West Mt Vernon, Springfield, MO 65802 · (417) 864-5600

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab at a glance

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab is a 172-bed for-profit nursing home in Springfield, Missouri (Greene County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Missouri average of 2.5.

Residents receive about 2.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 26.9% per year (state average 56%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
172
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
James & Judy Lincoln
Medicare-certified since
January 11, 1982
Resident/family council
Both
County
Greene County
CMS Certification Number
265161

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.5 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 53.8 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility2.84 hrsMissouri average3.43 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.84 hrs3.43 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.38 hrs0.46 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.07 hrs2.29 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.57 hrs3.01 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)26.9%56%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20%47.8%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility0Missouri average11U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)0119Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)13111.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Missouri average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$37,425$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds172103107
Average residents per day1297386
Occupancy75%72.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.3%Missouri average4.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.3%4.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.6%4.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)43.8%23.5%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.8%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.7%1.1%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)9.7%18.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)3.8%17.4%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4.2%5.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%18.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)27.6%25.6%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)11.9%17.8%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%90.9%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)94.2%84.1%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility64.7%Missouri average65.7%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)64.7%65.7%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 25, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 25, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 10, 2025
August 14, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 9, 2025
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 12, 2023
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 12, 2023
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 20, 2024
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 8, 2024
November 30, 2023
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 1, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 2, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 10, 2024
November 30, 2023
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 14, 2024
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected July 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected August 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 26, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 3, 2021
July 20, 2021
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 26, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
LINCOLN, JAMES
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest50%12/01/2014
LINCOLN, JUDY
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest50%12/01/2014
LTC MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2014
HUFFMAN, MICHAEL
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab's rating?

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Missouri nursing homes is 2.5 stars.

How many inspection citations did Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of James & Judy Lincoln. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab and how do I contact it?

Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab is at 3403 West Mt Vernon, Springfield, MO 65802. Phone: (417) 864-5600.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.