The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek
Nursing Home Facility
1514 West Lark, Springfield, MO 65810

The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek, skilled nursing by Americare is located right here in Springfield, Missouri. For years, we've been a vital part of this community's health care continuum. When it comes to skilled nursing care, families in Springfield have come to trust The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek.
The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek is licensed for 120 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Springfield average about 93 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 77% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Springfield average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Greene County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 77%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection August 2024
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