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Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center

2004 Crestview Street, Ava, MO 65608 · Douglas County · (417) 683-4129

★★★★☆ (4/5)Overall CMS rating
★★★★☆ (4/5)Health inspection
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Staffing
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Quality measures

Fewer inspection deficiencies (6) than 66% of nursing homes in Missouri. Rated #54 of 487 nursing homes in Missouri by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.4 — below the Missouri average of 3.43.

Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)

Certified beds120
Average residents per day75.0
OwnershipFor-profit
ParticipationMedicare and Medicaid
Provider chainCIRCLE B ENTERPRISES
Nursing hours per resident per day3.37 (Missouri average: 3.43)
— of which RN hours0.51
— of which nurse aide hours2.45
Staff turnover53%
RN turnover42%
Most recent health inspectionAug 22, 2024
Deficiencies cited (latest cycle)6 (Missouri average: 11.4)
Weighted inspection score (lower is better)45
Federal fines in past 3 years0 fine(s) totaling $0
Payment denials / penalties0

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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.