NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER
800 N ARTHUR ST, Humansville, MO 65674
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How NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER Compares
NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Humansville, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.9%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Humansville, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (42% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse 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 NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Humansville.
How is NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.5% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.9% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Humansville?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTHWOOD HILLS CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Humansville
Humansville sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,689 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $47,614
- Median home value
- $141,600
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Humansville.
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