Nursing homes in Ava, MO
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ava, part of the Douglas area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Ava, Missouri, located in Douglas County, have access to one nursing home facility serving the 65608 ZIP code area. According to data from CMS Care Compare, this local facility maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, operated by Ava No 1 Inc, stands as the highest-rated provider in the city, meeting established federal quality standards for long-term care.
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avg 4★ · 1 homesWhat to look for in Ava
- All homes in Ava score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Ava reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is HEART OF THE OZARKS HEALTHCARE CENTER at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ava
| HEART OF THE OZARKS HEALTHCARE CENTER AVA NO 1 INC · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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