Nursing home · Sarcoxie, MO
Sarcoxie Health Care Center
1505 Miner, Sarcoxie, MO 64862 · 40 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Reliant Care Management
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 23, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (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 (Mar 28, 2025) it had 9 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 1.49 hours per resident per day here, 57% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 61% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.47 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 84% over the past year, 28 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 38 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Sarcoxie Health Care 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 | 1.49 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 1.11 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 84% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 9 | 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 22 of 22 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 23, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Provide 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Have 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 · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 24, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Implement 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 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 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 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 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Sarcoxie Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Sarcoxie Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Sarcoxie Health Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Sarcoxie Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 23, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (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 (Mar 28, 2025) it had 9 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Sarcoxie Health Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Sarcoxie Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Sarcoxie Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 548-3434 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.