Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center stands as a cornerstone of senior care in Lamar, Missouri — the historic southwest Missouri city best known as the birthplace of President Harry S. Truman. Located at 206 West First Street, this for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center brings comprehensive clinical services to Barton County and the surrounding communities of southwest Missouri. Lamar carries a proud sense of history and identity. The Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site on Truman Avenue is just steps from the city's downtown, drawing visitors from across the country and lending Lamar a character that is rare among small Missouri cities. That same pride in heritage and community runs through the day-to-day culture at Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, where staff serve neighbors, friends, and longtime Lamar-area residents with personal investment and respect. Barton County Memorial Hospital, located in Lamar, provides residents with direct local access to acute care, emergency services, and specialist coordination. For more complex medical needs, Freeman Health System in Joplin — approximately 60 miles to the west — offers tertiary-level care including cardiac, oncology, and surgical services. This layered access to healthcare infrastructure makes Truman Healthcare well-positioned for residents managing serious or chronic medical conditions. The facility's for-profit corporate management brings a focus on operational efficiency and service quality, with skilled nursing services including 24-hour licensed nursing, post-acute physical and occupational rehabilitation, wound care, respiratory therapy support, and medication management. Short-term rehab patients recovering from joint replacement, cardiac events, or strokes benefit from structured therapy programs designed to restore function and support a safe return home. Lamar's small-town warmth, the rolling prairies of Barton County, and the city's deep civic pride create a meaningful and grounded environment for seniors receiving care. Families from Lamar, Golden City, Liberal, and across Barton County trust Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center to deliver quality care close to home.