Nursing home · Anderson, MO
Mcdonald County Living Center
1000 Patterson Street, Anderson, MO 64831 · 96 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of James & Judy Lincoln
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 30, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was pharmacy service (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 1 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 12, 2024) it had 3 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.15 hours per resident per day here, 8% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 18% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.54 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 26% over the past year, 30 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 20 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Mcdonald County Living Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Joplin-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Joplin area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.15 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.80 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 26% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 0% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 3 | 12.2 | 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 15 of 15 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Dec 12, 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 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 12, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights · complaint | G actual harm | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 28, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 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 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 28, 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 Mcdonald County Living Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Mcdonald County Living Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Mcdonald County Living Center 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Mcdonald County Living Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 30, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was pharmacy service (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 1 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 12, 2024) it had 3 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Mcdonald County Living Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Mcdonald County Living Center accept Medicaid?
Mcdonald County Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 845-3351 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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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.