Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated April 29, 2026

Nursing Homes in Joplin, MO

All 5 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

5
Licensed Facilities
68
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Joplin, MO

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 5 licensed nursing homes in Joplin, MO. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 68/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated April 29, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Joplin is NHC HEALTHCARE, JOPLIN, with a Clarity Score of 73/100. Other top-ranked facilities include COMMUNITIES OF WILDWOOD RANCH, JOPLIN GARDENS.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 0 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Joplin, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated April 29, 2026
5
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
68/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
0
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Joplin, MO

5 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 5 licensed nursing homes in Joplin, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Joplin, MO?
There are 5 licensed nursing homes in Joplin, MO according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated April 29, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Joplin, MO?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, NHC HEALTHCARE, JOPLIN has the highest Clarity Score (73/100) among nursing homes in Joplin, MO. Other top-ranked facilities include COMMUNITIES OF WILDWOOD RANCH, JOPLIN GARDENS. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Joplin?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Joplin, MO is 68/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Joplin accept Medicare?
0 of the 5 nursing homes in Joplin, MO are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Joplin with serious violations?
0 nursing homes in Joplin, MO have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.