Community Springs Healthcare Facility sits at 400 E. Hospital Rd. in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, and has 120 certified beds with about 72 residents staying daily, though the facility recently noted only 105 beds are available and isn't taking new residents right now. The staff, led by Administrator Vautrin Cadle, helps people with skilled nursing care, memory care needs, and rehab services, all in one place, and they serve both long-term and short-term residents, plus those needing special help after a hospital stay, illness, or surgery. There's a 15-bed high-functioning memory care unit that opened in February 2024, focusing on residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the place has a caring setup for memory support, with policies honoring residents' rights and steps to support resident self-determination.
The nurses and aides at Community Springs give 24-hour supervision, help with personal care like bathing and dressing, and manage medicines, but their average nurse staffing hours per resident per day (3.31) is a little under the Missouri state average, and nurse turnover is slightly higher than most places too. Residents get care planning by a team of health professionals, and they set up a full care plan within seven days of assessment, with regular reviews and changes as needed. As a not-for-profit, the facility does take Medicare and Medicaid insurance and is part of the Missouri Health Care Association. English is spoken by the staff.
The place is comfortable, with private and semi-private rooms, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and high-speed internet. There's a spa with jetted tubs and private showers for relaxation, a full-service salon for grooming, a library, gardens, walking paths, outdoor courtyards, and a unique bird aviary. Residents enjoy group activities like music, bingo, arts and crafts, movies, fitness, gardening, and luncheon outings, with both resident-run and community-sponsored options. The facility even has a community theater, arts room, fitness and wellness programs, game room, and a special "Care Finder" program, though details on the last one aren't clear.
Meals are served all day in a dining room, are cooked by professional chefs, and use menus balanced by a registered dietitian; residents have restaurant-style dining, with choices that respect allergies and dietary needs. The staff provides laundry and housekeeping, concierge service, help with moving in, and scheduled transportation, plus there's guest parking. Security covers the place day and night, including a 24-hour alert system, overnight lockdown from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., and 24/7 visiting hours in a secure environment.
Community Springs Healthcare Facility is a CMS five-star location, though like most places, they've had inspection reports showing some deficiencies, including items tied to care planning, resident rights, and infection control, but they have stated policies to prevent infections and respond to incidents. The number of certified beds is 120, and while the facility holds many amenities tied to comfort and simple pleasures, the staff is always available around the clock, especially for those with more serious medical needs and memory challenges.
