WESTGATE
3130 JOHN DUFFY DR, Joplin, MO 64804
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WESTGATE Compares
WESTGATE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Joplin, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.2%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Joplin, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 9.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (126% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — better than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WESTGATE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTGATE with other nursing homes in Joplin.
How is WESTGATE addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help WESTGATE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WESTGATE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.2% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WESTGATE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTGATE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WESTGATE's rating advantage in Joplin?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Joplin
Joplin sits in Jasper County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% 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+
- 18,765 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,155
- Median home value
- $124,200
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Joplin.
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