Nursing home · Sullivan, MO
Life Care Center of Sullivan
875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Life Care Centers of America
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 25, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 19, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 8.3 for De Soto-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.32 hours per resident per day here, 3% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 14% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.49 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 58% over the past year, 2 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 12 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Life Care Center of Sullivan compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for De Soto-area homes (11), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | De Soto area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.32 | 3.26 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.49 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.95 | 2.90 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 58% | 60% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 62% | 53% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 8.3 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 29 of 29 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Life Care Center of Sullivan
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Life Care Center of Sullivan's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Life Care Center of Sullivan 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for De Soto-area nursing homes is 3.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Life Care Center of Sullivan do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 25, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 19, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 8.3 for De Soto-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Life Care Center of Sullivan been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Life Care Center of Sullivan accept Medicaid?
Life Care Center of Sullivan is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 468-3128 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.