Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · Mexico, MO

Pin Oaks Living Center

1525 West Monroe, Mexico, MO 65265 · 124 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of James & Judy Lincoln

Medicare & MedicaidFined $17,323 in 3 yearsMedicare abuse icon
Medicare overall rating1 / 5Much below averageFulton area 2.2 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
1/5Health inspections Much below average
4/5Staffing Above average
2/5Quality measures Below average
3/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Average
1/5Long-stay quality Much below average

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 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 14, 2024) it had 28 citations, compared with an average of 12.6 for Fulton-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.58 hours per resident per day here, 4% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 7% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.57 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 45% over the past year, 11 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 1 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How Pin Oaks Living Center compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Fulton-area homes (13), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeFulton areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.582.863.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.570.370.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day3.352.503.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)45%58%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)11%43%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection2812.611.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Jun 16, 20261complaint
Feb 5, 20261complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Jan 7, 20263complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Nov 18, 20255complaint · 2 harm-level citations
Nov 14, 202418standard
Oct 1, 20242complaint
Nov 8, 20231complaint
Feb 23, 202315standard
Aug 9, 201912standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 40 of 58 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Jun 16, 2026Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DPast Non-Compliance
Feb 5, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 7, 2026Provide 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 · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 7, 2026Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 7, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and physician services · complaint
CDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 18, 2025Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 18, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 18, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and physician services · complaint
CDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 18, 2025Provide 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 · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 18, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Try 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Develop 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Protect 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Ensure 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Implement 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and physician services
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 14, 2024Regularly 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 1, 2024Ensure 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 · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 1, 2024Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 8, 2023Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident rights
BDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Honor 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident rights
BDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident rights
BDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 23, 2023Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

DateTypeAmount
Nov 18, 2025Fine$17,323
Nov 18, 2025Payment Denial34 days

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Questions about Pin Oaks Living Center

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Pin Oaks Living Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Pin Oaks Living Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Fulton-area nursing homes is 2.2, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Pin Oaks Living Center do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 16, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 14, 2024) it had 28 citations, compared with an average of 12.6 for Fulton-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Pin Oaks Living Center been fined?

Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $17,323 in the past three years.

Does Pin Oaks Living Center accept Medicaid?

Pin Oaks Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 581-7261 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.