Quick answers
- Where is Joplin Gardens?
- 2810 South Jackson Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804, in Jasper County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Joplin Gardens?
- (417) 572-0041, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Joplin Gardens?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Joplin Gardens been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Joplin Gardens.
- What did inspectors find at Joplin Gardens?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 18, 2019 to March 17, 2026), Medicare lists 25 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 18, 2019 to March 17, 2026), Joplin Gardens had 25 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day; the Missouri average is 3.40 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 23, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 23, 2024 (standard health inspection); December 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 23, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 17, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0561 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0561 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Previous cycle: September 13, 2022 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 13, 2022 (standard health inspection); January 23, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0678 Level E
“Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”
F0700 Level E
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
Earlier cycle: October 18, 2019 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 18, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0575 Level E
“Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (14)
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0522 Level F
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0341 Level E
“Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.18 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.15 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.09 | 2.26 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.42 | 3.40 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.11 | 2.96 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.17 | 0.32 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 60.0% | 56.9% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 55 nursing homes: James & Judy Lincoln.
Legal business name: N & R of Joplin LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, James | Direct owner | 50% | July 31, 2015 |
| Lincoln, Judy | Direct owner | 50% | July 31, 2015 |
| LTC Management Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | July 31, 2015 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 77.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Legal business name | N & R of Joplin LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2015-12-14 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 2810 South Jackson Avenue, Joplin, MO 64804 |
| County | Jasper County |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (417) 572‑0041 |
| CMS Certification Number | 265853 |
| Name in Medicare records | JOPLIN GARDENS |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Aspire Senior Living Joplin1.0 mi · Joplin, MO · 2 of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Joplin2.2 mi · Joplin, MO · 3 of 5 stars
- Communities of Wildwood Ranch3.6 mi · Joplin, MO · 5 of 5 stars
- Westgate3.6 mi · Joplin, MO · 2 of 5 stars
- Galena Nursing & Rehab Center5.8 mi · Galena, KS · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Freeman Health System - Freeman West0.3 mi · Joplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital
- Mercy Hospital Joplin2.8 mi · Joplin, MO · Acute Care Hospital
- Freeman Neosho Hospital16 mi · Neosho, MO · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13