NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS
211 DAVIS DRIVE, West Plains, MO 65775
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS is a 114-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Plains, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.7%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 114 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Plains, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (58% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (90% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.2% — better than the Missouri average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS with other nursing homes in West Plains.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.7% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 114 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS's rating advantage in West Plains?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Plains
West Plains sits in Howell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,932 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $39,482
- Median home value
- $114,600
Demographics for Howell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Plains.
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