Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 265289
COX MEDICAL CENTERS MEYER ORTHOPEDIC AND SURGICAL
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri · Medicare
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 28
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A CSV file of this facility’s record: its name and location, its Medicare cost-report finances year by year, its ownership, its inspections, deficiencies and penalties, and the Care Compare provider information — each figure with the worksheet, line and column or file it came from.
In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 0 · Fines: 0 · Fines, total amount: $0.00 · Payment denials: 0. Every penalty on file ↓
For this facility: the citable document with full history — $295 · an email when this record changes — $99/month
Finances, as filed
No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COXHEALTH | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | since 12/30/2013 |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/10/2008 |
| BUETOW, MAX | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| CASAD, ASHLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2024 |
| COXHEALTH | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/12/2014 |
| HEDGPETH, AMANDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/02/2025 |
| MCWAY, JACOB | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/06/2025 |
| REARDON, MALISSA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/26/2025 |
| ROBERTS, DONNA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2023 |
| ABDALLA, IBRAHIM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/26/2017 |
| AGUIRRE, LOGAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2025 |
| BALDNER, JOSELYN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/27/2026 |
| BAUMGARTNER, JAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2016 |
| CHALENDER, CHARLES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2008 |
| COX, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2021 |
| DOUGLAS, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2023 |
| ERWIN, BRAD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/15/2018 |
| FLAX, JULIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/19/2015 |
| FULP, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2007 |
| GAISIE, NANA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2021 |
| GRAVES, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2021 |
| HARGIS, SARA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2016 |
| HEIM, DENNIS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2007 |
| HELLWEG, KURT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/15/2009 |
| HIGDON, HAL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2008 |
| HUTCHESON, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2007 |
| JARED, BRIAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2016 |
| JARVIS, HOWARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/19/2015 |
| LEMON, DAPHNE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2021 |
| LIPSCOMB, LARRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2007 |
| LIPSCOMB, STUART | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/19/2023 |
| RUSSELL, KRYSTAL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/24/2019 |
| TAYLOR, CAROL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/17/2014 |
| TURNER, JOSEPH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/2007 |
| TYNES, JEFFERSON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/20/2011 |
| YANCEY, PAMELA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2023 |
| BUETOW, MAX | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| ERWIN, BRAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2025 |
| HARGIS, SARA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2025 |
| MCWAY, JACOB | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2004 |
| NELSON, VICKIE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/2017 |
| TYNES, JEFFERSON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/28/2025 |
| BUETOW, MAX | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2022 |
| CASAD, ASHLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/24/2024 |
| COXHEALTH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/12/2014 |
| GURLEY, JACKSON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2026 |
| HEDGPETH, AMANDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| JOHNSON, MICHELLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2026 |
| LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/1985 |
| MCWAY, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/06/2025 |
| REARDON, MALISSA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/26/2025 |
| ROBERTS, DONNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2023 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS (enrollment ID O20050513000625).
CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COXHEALTH | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100 | 12/30/2013 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: Yes |
| THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | 20 | 9/10/2008 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| AMANDA HEDGPETH | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 1/24/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| COXHEALTH | Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 6/12/2014 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: Yes |
| DONNA M ROBERTS | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JACOB M MCWAY | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 8/6/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS | Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 4/2/2025 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| MALISSA REARDON | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 1/26/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MAX BUETOW | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 6/1/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| No owner named in the filing | Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | Not stated in the filing | 4/2/2025 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| BRAD E ERWIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 2/15/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| CAROL A TAYLOR | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 4/17/2014 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| DENNIS J HEIM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/6/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| HAL LYNN HIGDON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/16/2008 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| HOWARD E JARVIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 2/19/2015 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JAMES W HUTCHESON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/6/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JOSELYN BALDNER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 1/27/2026 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JOSEPH W TURNER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/6/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JULIA L FLAX | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 2/19/2015 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| KRYSTAL RUSSELL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/24/2019 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| LARRY W LIPSCOMB | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/6/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| LOGAN AGUIRRE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ROBERT C FULP | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 11/6/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| STUART LIPSCOMB | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 5/19/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BRAD E ERWIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JACOB M MCWAY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 9/6/2004 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JEFFERSON M TYNES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MAX BUETOW | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 6/1/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SARA L. HARGIS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| VICKIE NELSON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 7/21/2017 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BRIAN R. JARED | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/20/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| CHARLES T CHALENDER | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/16/2008 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| DAPHNE R LEMON | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| IBRAHIM I ABDALLA | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/26/2017 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JAN M. BAUMGARTNER | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/20/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JEFFERSON M TYNES | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/20/2011 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| KURT D HELLWEG | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/15/2009 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| NANA A GAISIE | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| PAMELA YANCEY | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/27/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ROBERT T COX | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SARA L. HARGIS | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/20/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SUSAN GRAVES | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/28/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| THOMAS DOUGLAS | Individual | DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/27/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| AMANDA HEDGPETH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 1/1/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 1/24/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| COXHEALTH | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 6/12/2014 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: Yes |
| DONNA M ROBERTS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2023 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JACKSON GURLEY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 3/15/2026 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JACOB M MCWAY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 8/6/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 6/15/1985 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| MALISSA REARDON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 1/26/2025 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MAX BUETOW | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 6/1/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MICHELLE JOHNSON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 3/15/2026 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
Changes in ownership
- July 1, 2026: HAL LYNN HIGDON no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: JOSELYN BALDNER (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since January 27, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: BRAD E ERWIN (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 28, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: JACKSON GURLEY (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since March 15, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: MICHELLE JOHNSON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since March 15, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: LOGAN AGUIRRE (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 28, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JOSEPH HOWARD FISK no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ROBIN E ROBESON no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: COXHEALTH (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 12, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: A listing under ADP OF THE SNF, with no owner named, first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since April 2, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MALISSA REARDON (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 26, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MALISSA REARDON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 26, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: HAL LYNN HIGDON (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: DONNA M ROBERTS (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: DONNA M ROBERTS (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since September 6, 2004. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JEFFERSON M TYNES (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: SARA L. HARGIS (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since April 2, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: PHILLIP D LOYD no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: DARREN BASS no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: RONALD PRENGER no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: PAMELA YANCEY (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 27, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: STUART LIPSCOMB (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since May 19, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: THOMAS DOUGLAS (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 27, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- April 14, 2023: STEVEN D EDWARDS no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: STEVEN D EDWARDS no longer appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: JAMES T CLOYD no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: THOMAS Y AUNER no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on April 14, 2023; associated with this enrollment since January 30, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: MAX BUETOW (OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on April 14, 2023; associated with this enrollment since June 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
Recent changes on this record
- July 1, 2026: HAL LYNN HIGDON no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: JOSELYN BALDNER (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since January 27, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: BRAD E ERWIN (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 28, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: JACKSON GURLEY (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since March 15, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: MICHELLE JOHNSON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since March 15, 2026. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- July 1, 2026: LOGAN AGUIRRE (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since October 28, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JOSEPH HOWARD FISK no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ROBIN E ROBESON no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: COXHEALTH (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 12, 2014. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: ASHLEY JEANNE CASAD (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: A listing under ADP OF THE SNF, with no owner named, first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since April 2, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MALISSA REARDON (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 26, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MALISSA REARDON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 26, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: HAL LYNN HIGDON (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: DONNA M ROBERTS (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: DONNA M ROBERTS (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JACOB M MCWAY (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since September 6, 2004. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: AMANDA HEDGPETH (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since January 1, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: JEFFERSON M TYNES (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: SARA L. HARGIS (CORPORATE OFFICER) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since October 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: MAX BUETOW (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since June 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- September 1, 2025: LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS (ADP OF THE SNF) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on September 1, 2025; associated with this enrollment since April 2, 2025. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-09-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: PHILLIP D LOYD no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: DARREN BASS no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: RONALD PRENGER no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: PAMELA YANCEY (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 27, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: STUART LIPSCOMB (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since May 19, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- March 1, 2024: THOMAS DOUGLAS (DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on March 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 27, 2023. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-03-01.csv
- April 14, 2023: STEVEN D EDWARDS no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: STEVEN D EDWARDS no longer appears as OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
- April 14, 2023: JAMES T CLOYD no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2023-04-14.csv
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 23, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2022 | 3 | 1 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Deficiencies cited
9 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Yes | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0700 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0838 | Administration Deficiencies | 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. | F | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | June 5, 2026 |
| June 30, 2022 | Health | F 0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 16, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 | Health | F 0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 16, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 | Health | F 0888 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | August 16, 2022 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Penalties
No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare |
| Ownership Type | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal Business Name | LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 1985-08-14 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | Y |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Greene |
| Telephone Number | 4172696650 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 28 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 4.8 |
| Overall Rating | 4 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 4 |
| Processing Date | 2026-09-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
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