Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center is located in Ava, Missouri. As a nursing home, it primarily provides skilled nursing and long-term care for elderly residents. The facility supports residents with a range of care services, including specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions. Rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available to help residents maintain or regain their independence. Heart Of The Ozarks Healthcare Center has been a Medicare participant since June 4, 1984, indicating its longstanding involvement in providing healthcare services covered by both Medicare and Medicaid.

The center currently accommodates 88 occupants and offers a variety of healthcare and support services. It provides vision and hearing care to address the sensory health issues commonly faced by its residents. Dental care is also available, ensuring that occupants' oral health needs are met. For daily living support, the facility assists with laundry and dry cleaning to maintain hygiene and convenience for residents. They offer incontinence care and ambulatory care to assist residents with mobility challenges. The healthcare center encourages interaction between residents and their families through the availability of resident and family counseling services, which aim to improve communication and support systems. Diabetes care is provided, with monitoring and management tailored to individual needs. Despite these services, feedback has been mixed. While some residents and their families commend the staff's friendly nature and the quality of care, others have raised concerns about food quality, sanitation issues, and interactions with staff during challenging times such as COVID-19 quarantines. Additionally, there have been reports of rude staff behavior and issues of personal property mishandling, highlighting areas where improvements are needed to ensure a respectful and supportive environment for all residents.

Costs at this community start at $4,563 and range up to $5,150. The average price in the community is $4,856, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,641. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.