WILLOW CARE NURSING HOME

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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 (10.6%) 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 64% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Missouri average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 38.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6% (63% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 10.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (160% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (32% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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