SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LIVING CENTER
996 STATE HIGHWAY 248, Branson, MO 65616
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How SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LIVING CENTER Compares
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LIVING CENTER is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Branson, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.2%) is below the Missouri average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.2% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (65% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (28% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.5% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Branson
Branson sits in Taney County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% 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+
- 12,073 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 43.2 years
- Median household income
- $47,860
- Median home value
- $149,900
Demographics for Taney County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Branson.
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