WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME
2646 STATE ROUTE 76, Willow Springs, MO 65793
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME Compares
WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME is a 105-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Willow Springs, 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 health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.6%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (49% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 9.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (136% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.1% — 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 WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Willow Springs.
How is WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures 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 WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.0% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.6% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 105 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 WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME?
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 Willow Springs
Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs.
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