Ozark Care & Rehab Center
1486 North Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO 65721
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Ozark Care & Rehab Center Compares
Ozark Care & Rehab Center is a 93-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ozark, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.1%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 93 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ozark, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (47% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ozark Care & Rehab Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ozark Care & Rehab Center with other nursing homes in Ozark.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Ozark Care & Rehab Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Ozark Care & Rehab Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Ozark Care & Rehab Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.1% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ozark Care & Rehab Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ozark Care & Rehab Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Ozark Care & Rehab Center lag behind other Ozark options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Ozark
Ozark sits in Christian County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 13,686 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 38.6 years
- Median household income
- $64,442
- Median home value
- $182,800
Demographics for Christian County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ozark.
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