Nursing home · Union, MO
Sunset Health Care Center
400 West Park Avenue, Union, MO 63084 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Mgm Healthcare
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 30, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 5 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 30, 2025) it had 5 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 2.91 hours per resident per day here, 15% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 25% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.24 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 27% over the past year, 29 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 19 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Sunset Health Care Center 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 | 2.91 | 3.26 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.66 | 2.90 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 27% | 60% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 17% | 53% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 30, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 30, 2025 | 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 | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 30, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 30, 2025 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 7, 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 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 |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 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 |
| Jan 5, 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 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 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Questions about Sunset Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Sunset Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Sunset Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall (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 Sunset Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 30, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 5 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 30, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 8.3 for De Soto-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Sunset Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the past three years.
Does Sunset Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Sunset Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (636) 583-2252 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.