Skilled Nursing
Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab
Scout 92Springfield, MO · 172 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Springfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,890–$7,670/mo
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Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
2800 South Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807 · Greene County
2800 South Fort AvenueSpringfield,MO 65807Main Phone: (417) 882-0035 Skilled NursingContinuing CareRehabilitationRespite Care
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Springfield
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Springfield, MO, with 146 certified beds and an average of about 114 residents per day. It operates as part of the National Healthcare Corporation network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.73 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 19 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.27 hrs/resident/day)
- •19 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Springfield for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 146
- Avg. residents/day
- 114
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 265157
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,890–$7,670/mo (median $6,590) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Springfield prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.27
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.73
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.5%
- 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)
- 19
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-05-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-06-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2024-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-05-10Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-05-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-05-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2024-05-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2024-05-10Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2024-05-10Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
2800 South Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
How much does Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center cost?
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Springfield, 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 Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center?
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-05-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center offer?
Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Springfield, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 146 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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