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AVA NO 1 INC
NPI 1518999515
Skilled Nursing Facility in Ava, MO

Active since July 07, 2006
2/5
Overall Rating

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2017, Feb 19, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ava No 1 Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AVA NO 1 INC (NPI 1518999515) is a healthcare organization registered as a skilled nursing facility in Ava, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Donald B Bedell, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518999515
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy314000000X
Legal Business NameAVA NO 1 INC
Location AddressHC 71 BOX 43Ava, MO 65608-8903
Mailing AddressPo Box 1210Sikeston, MO 63801-1210
Phone(417) 638-4129
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDonald B BedellPresident · (573) 471-1276
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1518999515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySkilled Nursing FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code314000000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 045990
Definition
(1) A skilled nursing facility is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living. It meets any licensing or certification standards et forth by the jurisdiction where it is located. A skilled nursing facility may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation; (2) Provides non-acute medical and skilled nursing care services, therapy and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.
HC 71 BOX 43, Ava, MO 65608
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid101482404MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center (CMS certification number 265254), from CMS Care Compare.

Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center

Nursing home · Ava, MO
2/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
CMS Certification Number265254
Certified Beds120 beds75 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceJune 4, 1984
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
1/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
2/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
1/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
3/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
53.33
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.26 · LPN 0.26 · RN 0.55
3.07 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
2.6 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.01 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
58.3%
Registered Nurse Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
1
Substantiated Complaints
0
Infection-Control Citations
0
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ava No 1 Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ava No 1 Inc is 1518999515. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Ava No 1 Inc located?

Ava No 1 Inc is located at Hc 71 Box 43, Ava, MO 65608. The listed phone number is (417) 638-4129.

What is Ava No 1 Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Skilled Nursing Facility with taxonomy code 314000000X.

Is Ava No 1 Inc a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 120 certified beds.

What quality rating does Ava No 1 Inc have?

CMS rates Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Ava No 1 Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Ava No 1 Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ava No 1 Inc was last updated on February 1, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.