Nursing home · Sullivan, MO
Meramec Nursing
940 Mattox Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 · 60 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Community Care Centers
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Sep 8, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 22, 2024) it had 10 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 2.79 hours per resident per day here, 19% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 28% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.36 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 77% over the past year, 21 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 31 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Meramec Nursing 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 | 2.79 | 3.26 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.34 | 2.90 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 77% | 60% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 100% | 53% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 10 | 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 26 of 26 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 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 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 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 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 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 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 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 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 15, 2023 | 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 · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | Fine | $40,014 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Fine | $6,435 |
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Questions about Meramec Nursing
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Meramec Nursing's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Meramec Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below 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 Meramec Nursing do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Sep 8, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 22, 2024) it had 10 citations, compared with an average of 8.3 for De Soto-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Meramec Nursing been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 2 fines totaling $46,449 in the past three years.
Does Meramec Nursing accept Medicaid?
Meramec Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 468-7733 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.