Nursing homes in Joplin, MO
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Joplin has 5 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.0 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 2.5-star Missouri average. Methodology.
- 5
- Certified homes
- 3.0 ★
- Well above average for MO · Missouri 2.5
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 576
- Certified beds
All 5 nursing homes in Joplin, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communities of Wildwood Ranch | 120 | None | |
| 2 | Westgate | 120 | None | |
| 3 | NHC Healthcare, Joplin | 124 | None | |
| 4 | Aspire Senior Living Joplin | 120 | None | |
| 5 | Joplin Gardens | 92 | None |
Ratings in Joplin are best read against Missouri and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Missouri directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Joplin
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Joplin, MO · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
