Nursing homes in West Plains, MO

Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Plains, part of the Howell area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of West Plains, Missouri, have access to three skilled nursing facilities serving the Howell County region. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these local homes maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. Notably, NHC HealthCare, West Plains stands out as a top-performing provider with a perfect 5-star rating, while two of the area’s three facilities have achieved the highest possible designation for quality of care.

Homes
3
Avg overall
4.3★
+1.2 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 4.3★ · 3 homes
5
2 (67%)
4
0 (0%)
3
1 (33%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in West Plains

3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in West Plains

  • All homes in West Plains score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

All homes in West Plains

NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit
5.05045
WEST VUE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
WEST VUE INC · Large · Not for Profit
5.04053
BROOKE HAVEN HEALTHCARE
WILLOW HEALTH CARE INC · Large · Not for Profit
3.03034

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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