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Nursing home · Elsberry, MO

Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center

1827 Hwy B, Elsberry, MO 63343 · 56 certified beds · non profit ownership

Medicare & MedicaidFined $28,704 in 3 years
Medicare overall rating4 / 5Above averageHannibal area 1.5 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
3/5Health inspections Average
3/5Staffing Average
5/5Quality measures Much above average
–Short-stay (rehab) quality Not rated
5/5Long-stay quality Much above 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 Jul 31, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (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 (Jul 31, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 16.7 for Hannibal-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.05 hours per resident per day here, 11% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 21% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.32 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 39% over the past year, 17 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 7 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Hannibal-area homes (15), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeHannibal areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.053.513.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.320.340.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day2.563.163.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)39%55%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)43%52%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection516.711.49.2

Inspection history

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

Jul 31, 20255standard · 1 harm-level citation
Apr 16, 20251complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Oct 19, 20237standard

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

Most recent 13 of 13 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

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DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Jul 31, 2025Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of life and care
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 31, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 31, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 31, 2025Develop 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 31, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 16, 2025Ensure 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 harmPast Non-Compliance
Oct 19, 2023Employ 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
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 19, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 19, 2023Ensure 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
Oct 19, 2023Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and physician services
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 19, 2023PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 19, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 19, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

DateTypeAmount
Jul 31, 2025Fine$28,704
Jul 31, 2025Payment Denial4 days

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Questions about Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Hannibal-area nursing homes is 1.5, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 31, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (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 (Jul 31, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 16.7 for Hannibal-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $28,704 in the past three years.

Does Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center accept Medicaid?

Elsberry Missouri Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 898-2880 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.