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Ash Grove Healthcare Facility

401 North Medical Drive, Ash Grove, MO 65604 · Greene County

Located at 401 North Medical Drive in Ash Grove, MO, is CMH’s Ash Grove Healthcare Facility (AGHF). AGHF is an 82-bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility built in 2002.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (76 of 82 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ash Grove

Ash Grove Healthcare Facility is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Ash Grove, MO, with 82 certified beds and an average of about 76 residents per day. It operates as part of the Citizens Memorial Health Care network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (2.78 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Ash Grove, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 82
Avg. residents/day: 76
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Citizens Memorial Health Care
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 265571

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$5,890–$7,670/mo (median $6,590)	Local market estimate

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 2.78; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.57; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 64.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-01-24
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-10-10Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

2024-08-22Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-08-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-03-07Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

401 North Medical Drive, Ash Grove, MO

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Ash Grove Healthcare Facility

How much does Ash Grove Healthcare Facility cost?

Ash Grove Healthcare Facility does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ash Grove, MO area typically runs $5,890–$7,670 per month (median $6,590, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Ash Grove Healthcare Facility's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Ash Grove Healthcare Facility 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Ash Grove Healthcare Facility?

Staff provide about 2.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Ash Grove Healthcare Facility?

Ash Grove Healthcare Facility has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Ash Grove Healthcare Facility have availability?

Typically 93% full (76 of 82 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Ash Grove Healthcare Facility offer?

Ash Grove Healthcare Facility in Ash Grove, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 82 beds.

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