Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center

Join us on June 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM for our 39th Annual 4th of July celebration! We will have food, vendors, a silent auction, games for the kids and MORE! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the HUGE fireworks show, starting at 9:30 PM

24-Hour Nursing Care

Complete care around the clock and onsite medication management and assessment

Professional staff

Friendly and well trained personnel with on-site therapy for OT, PT, Speech & more

Transportation Services

We help your loved one get where they need, when they need for a happier lifestyle

Additional Services

We provide laboratory, social and vision services along with custom nutritional programs

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Welcome to Heart of The Ozarks

Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, built in 1968, is a Skilled Nursing Facility nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Douglas County, Missouri. We are a beautiful 120 bed facility that sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Ava. We provide both long-term and short-term stays. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and most insurances. We are proud to provide 5 star, 24-hour skilled nursing care to our residents. Our staff is truly committed to providing high quality patient-centered care in a home-like setting. We have an exceptional dietary department which is proud to provide our residents with a wide variety of menu options.

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Heartland helped me out and walked me through everything I needed for the Medicare and Medicaid issues I had with a loved one. Thanks to the staff at the facility for making this easier. 

Sam Powers

GOOD PEOPLE, ,GREAT ATTITUDE, ,AWESOME CARE.

Nina Lane

I would recommend Heart of the Ozarks to anyone who has a loved one that needs 24 hour care. The staff has taken wonderful care of my mother. Great place! 

Corey Heniser

Great staff and very friendly

Rob Slattery