nursing home in Springfield, MO

Manor at Elfindale, the

1707 West Elfindale Street, Springfield, MO 65807 · (417) 831-2273

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • 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

Manor at Elfindale, the at a glance

Manor at Elfindale, the is a 100-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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (November 17, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.

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

Nursing staff turnover is 34.9% per year (state average 56%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
100
Certified for
Medicare
Chain / affiliated entity
Vetter Senior Living
Medicare-certified since
August 11, 2006
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Greene County
CMS Certification Number
265804

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.5 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 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
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 52.7 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.43 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)4.43 hrs3.43 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.61 hrs0.46 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.81 hrs2.29 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.74 hrs3.01 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)34.9%56%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)41.2%47.8%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility7Missouri 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)7119Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)39111.880.6Better

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 beds100103107
Average residents per day937386
Occupancy93%72.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.4%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)3.4%4.1%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.6%4.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)14.5%23.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.6%2.3%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%1.1%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)20.4%18.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)20.8%17.4%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)0.4%5.3%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.7%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)14.6%25.6%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)19%17.8%19%Average
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.8%90.9%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.4%84.1%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.3%Missouri average2.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Missouri and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMissouri avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.3%2.2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)89.2%63.5%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%65.7%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
November 17, 2025
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 December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
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 December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
November 17, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 29, 2025
February 2, 2024
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 2, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 2, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 2, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
December 3, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 11, 2022
December 3, 2021
Fire safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0500
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 11, 2022
December 3, 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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 11, 2022
December 3, 2021
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 January 11, 2022
December 3, 2021
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 11, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
VETTER SENIOR LIVING
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%12/23/2016
DAHLBERG, THOMAS
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
GOULD, MATTHEW
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
STUHR, BRIAN
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VANEKEREN, GLENN
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VETTER, ELDORA
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VETTER, JACK
Individual
contracted managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
STUHR, BRIAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2017
VANEKEREN, GLENN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2017
VETTER, ELDORA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2017
VETTER, JACK
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/15/2017
DAHLBERG, THOMAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022
GOULD, MATTHEW
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
STUHR, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VANEKEREN, GLENN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VETTER, ELDORA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VETTER, JACK
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
VETTER SENIOR LIVING
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/23/2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017

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    ★★★★★4Above average
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Frequently asked questions

What is Manor at Elfindale, the's rating?

Manor at Elfindale, the 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 Manor at Elfindale, the receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Manor at Elfindale, the 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 Manor at Elfindale, the?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Vetter Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Manor at Elfindale, the and how do I contact it?

Manor at Elfindale, the is at 1707 West Elfindale Street, Springfield, MO 65807. Phone: (417) 831-2273.

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.