nursing home in Springfield, MO
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807 · (417) 269-6650
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measuresNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical at a glance
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical is a 28-bed non-profit nursing home in Springfield, Missouri (Greene County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Missouri average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 10 hours of nursing care per day (8.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 23, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 54.5% per year (state average 56%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 28
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- August 14, 1985
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Greene County
- CMS Certification Number
- 265289
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 10.00 hrs | 3.43 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 8.27 hrs | 0.46 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.00 hrs | 2.29 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 10.43 hrs | 3.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.5% | 56% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.6% | 47.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 33 | 111.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $37,425 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 28 | 103 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 5 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 17.1% | 72.4% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.3% | 63.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 65.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 5, 2026 |
| May 30, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| June 30, 2022 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 16, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 16, 2022 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COXHEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/30/2013 |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2008 |
| BUETOW, MAX Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| CASAD, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2024 |
| COXHEALTH Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2014 |
| HEDGPETH, AMANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| MCWAY, JACOB Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/2025 |
| REARDON, MALISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2025 |
| ROBERTS, DONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| ABDALLA, IBRAHIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2017 |
| AGUIRRE, LOGAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| BALDNER, JOSELYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2026 |
| BAUMGARTNER, JAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2016 |
| CHALENDER, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2008 |
| COX, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2021 |
| DOUGLAS, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2023 |
| ERWIN, BRAD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2018 |
| FLAX, JULIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2015 |
| FULP, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2007 |
| GAISIE, NANA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2021 |
| GRAVES, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2021 |
| HARGIS, SARA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2016 |
| HEIM, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2007 |
| HELLWEG, KURT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2009 |
| HIGDON, HAL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2008 |
| HUTCHESON, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2007 |
| JARED, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2016 |
| JARVIS, HOWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2015 |
| LEMON, DAPHNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2021 |
| LIPSCOMB, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2007 |
| LIPSCOMB, STUART Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2023 |
| RUSSELL, KRYSTAL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/24/2019 |
| TAYLOR, CAROL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2014 |
| TURNER, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2007 |
| TYNES, JEFFERSON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/20/2011 |
| YANCEY, PAMELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2023 |
| BUETOW, MAX Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2022 |
| ERWIN, BRAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| HARGIS, SARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical's rating?
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical has 4 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 Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical and how do I contact it?
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical is at 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. Phone: (417) 269-6650.
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.