Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical

Nursing Home · Springfield, MO

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number265289

Contact & location

3535 S National Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
Greene County
Phone
(417) 269-6650
ZIP code
65807 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
28
Residents per day
4.8 (17% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Medicare certified since
August 14, 1985
Participates in
Medicare

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measuresNot rated
State avg 2.7
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
10.00 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
8.27 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.73 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
0.00 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
10.43 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.5 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
55.6 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 23, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-23 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-04-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-05
2022-06-30 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-08-16
2022-06-30 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-08-16
2022-06-30 Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-08-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Coxhealth (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Buetow, Max (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Casad, Ashley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Coxhealth (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hedgpeth, Amanda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lester E Cox Medical Centers (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McWay, Jacob (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reardon, Malissa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Roberts, Donna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Abdalla, Ibrahim (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Aguirre, Logan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baldner, Joselyn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baumgartner, Jan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Chalender, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Douglas, Thomas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Erwin, Brad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Flax, Julia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fulp, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gaisie, Nana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Graves, Susan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hargis, Sara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Heim, Dennis (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hellweg, Kurt (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Higdon, Hal (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hutcheson, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jared, Brian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jarvis, Howard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lemon, Daphne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lipscomb, Larry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lipscomb, Stuart (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Russell, Krystal (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Carol (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Turner, Joseph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tynes, Jefferson (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Yancey, Pamela (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Buetow, Max (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Erwin, Brad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hargis, Sara (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
McWay, Jacob (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nelson, Vickie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Tynes, Jefferson (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Buetow, Max (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Casad, Ashley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Coxhealth (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gurley, Jackson (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hedgpeth, Amanda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Michelle (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lester E Cox Medical Centers (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McWay, Jacob (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reardon, Malissa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Roberts, Donna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical?

Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical have?

It has 28 certified beds and cares for about 5 residents per day.

Has Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Surgical?

(417) 269-6650. The facility is located at 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.