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3535 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65807 · Greene County
All 17 nursing homes in Springfield, MO (14 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 265289 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 8.60 hours per resident per day at Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical, above the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 6.82 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 30.8% of nursing staff left within a year (Missouri median 56.8%). That is lower than most homes in Missouri, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical: Medicare and Medicaid
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 14 other homes in Springfield accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Missouri.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 23, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 9 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 9 citations at Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical across 2 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 9 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (3) and infection control (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0838, level F, April 23, 2026).
April 23, 2026 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
FConduct 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.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
ETry 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
June 30, 2022 · 3 citations
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Questions to ask on a tour of Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
- The home averages about 21% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | — |
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Hospitals near Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.5 mi
Cox Medical Center SpringfieldEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 39m for patients treated and sent home
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1.7 mi
Mercy Hospital Springfield SpringfieldEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 59m for patients treated and sent home
- 3.9 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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