Ozark Nursing And Care Center is a medium-sized facility with a capacity of 93 beds, operating under for-profit, corporate ownership. This community offers both short-term and long-term care services, participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs to help residents manage the costs associated with nursing care. The center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, which means it specializes in nursing and rehabilitation services for individuals who need assistance due to age, disability, or recovery from illnesses and injuries.
This care home provides an array of support for its residents, focusing on maintaining and improving their ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and perform other daily tasks independently where possible. Approximately 92.6% of residents were able to maintain their self-care abilities, while preventive health initiatives such as annual influenza vaccination are emphasized, with 90.4% of residents receiving their flu shots. The facility delivers an average of 3 hours and 11 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day to ensure that care needs are met, though weekend staffing consistency has been noted as an area for ongoing improvement.
Ozark Nursing And Care Center participates in regular health, fire, and safety inspections, and has a history of responding to various areas identified through these reports. Areas of attention have included timely management of medication errors, development and implementation of comprehensive care plans, ensuring residents’ personal rights and dignity, maintaining infection control protocols, and providing safe living environments. The home has addressed issues such as ensuring the proper storage and labeling of drugs, maintaining a working call system in bathrooms and bathing areas, and upholding food safety and quality standards. While some issues were noted across several inspection cycles, steps are taken to address these as part of the facility’s ongoing efforts to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Residents at Ozark Nursing And Care Center benefit from access to necessary medical and non-medical support, including basic life support when needed and safe, appropriate respiratory care. The environment is designed to be comfortable and welcoming, with efforts made to keep the premises clean, safe, and easy to navigate for residents, staff, and visitors. The staff is tasked with respecting each resident’s right to a dignified existence and self-determination, assisting with communication and the exercise of personal rights. Ultimately, Ozark Nursing And Care Center seeks to support the health, well-being, and quality of life of each individual in its care through a combination of medical management, personal support, and a commitment to continuous improvement.