2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Missouri

Top 25 nursing homes in Missouri ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

487 total facilities2.5 avg rating3 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT ST PETERS

SAINT PETERS, Missouri

Score: 100/10091 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#2
A

ANNIE'S GARDEN SKILLED NURSING

SIKESTON, Missouri

Score: 100/10075 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#3
A

PHELPS HEALTH

ROLLA, Missouri

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS20 bedsNon profit - Other
#4
A

LENOIR HEALTH CARE CENTER

COLUMBIA, Missouri

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS56 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
A

MANOR AT ELFINDALE, THE

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS100 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
A

LUTHERAN HOME, THE

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS274 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
A

LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

OSAGE BEACH, Missouri

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS16 bedsNon profit - Other
#8
A

BETHESDA SOUTHGATE

SAINT LOUIS, Missouri

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS130 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#9
A

LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS

BALLWIN, Missouri

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS32 bedsNon profit - Church related
#10
A

LUTHERAN CONVALESCENT HOME

WEBSTER GROVES, Missouri

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS251 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
A

NHC HEALTHCARE, WEST PLAINS

WEST PLAINS, Missouri

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS114 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#12
A

JEANNE JUGAN CENTER

KANSAS CITY, Missouri

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS52 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
A

ABERDEEN HEIGHTS

KIRKWOOD, Missouri

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS38 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
A

ST CLAIR NURSING CENTER

SAINT CLAIR, Missouri

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS79 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#15
A

MOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTHCARE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Missouri

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS105 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#16
B

LINDEN WOODS VILLAGE

GLADSTONE, Missouri

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#17
B

NEW MADRID LIVING CENTER

NEW MADRID, Missouri

Score: 89.3/1005/5 CMS112 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#18
B

GOOD SAMARITAN CARE CENTER

COLE CAMP, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS72 bedsGovernment - County
#19
B

SCENIC WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER

HERCULANEUM, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS189 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#20
B

COUNTRY MEADOWS

PARK HILLS, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS72 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#21
B

ARROWHEAD SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

OSAGE BEACH, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#22
B

CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER

CHAFFEE, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS71 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#23
B

CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER

CALIFORNIA, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#24
B

KABUL NURSING HOMES INC

CABOOL, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS99 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#25
B

GOOD SHEPHERD CARE CENTER

VERSAILLES, Missouri

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS117 bedsGovernment - County
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About Nursing Homes in Missouri

Missouri has 487 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Missouri is 2.5 out of 5 stars. There are currently 3 Special Focus Facilities in Missouri — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Missouri by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Missouri?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, IGNITE MEDICAL RESORT ST PETERS in SAINT PETERS is the highest-rated nursing home in Missouri with a grade of A (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Missouri?

There are 487 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Missouri. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Missouri?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Missouri?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Missouri is 2.5 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.