Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · La Plata, MO

La Plata Nursing Home

100 Old Stagecoach Road, La Plata, MO 63549 · 52 certified beds · government ownership

Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare overall rating3 / 5AverageMoberly area 2.3 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
3/5Health inspections Average
3/5Staffing Average
2/5Quality measures Below average
1/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Much below average
2/5Long-stay quality 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 Nov 8, 2024, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 8, 2024) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Moberly-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.52 hours per resident per day here, about the same as the Missouri average (3.43) and 9% 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 30% over the past year, 26 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 16 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How La Plata Nursing Home compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Moberly-area homes (12), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeMoberly areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.523.273.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.240.380.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day3.022.873.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)30%48%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)—41%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection412.211.49.2

Inspection history

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

Nov 8, 20244standard
Aug 15, 20243complaint
Nov 2, 20231complaint
Apr 24, 202319standard · 1 harm-level citation
Aug 1, 20193standard · 1 harm-level citation

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

Most recent 30 of 30 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

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DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Nov 8, 2024Procure 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
Nov 8, 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 8, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 8, 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 15, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 15, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 15, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 2, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 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
Apr 24, 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
Apr 24, 2023Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident rights
BDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 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
Apr 24, 2023Develop 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
Apr 24, 2023Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Regularly 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and physician services
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Try 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 24, 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
Apr 24, 2023Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service
J immediate jeopardyDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 1, 2019Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Aug 1, 2019Implement 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
Aug 1, 2019Ensure 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
EDeficient, 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 La Plata Nursing Home

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is La Plata Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates La Plata Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). The average for Moberly-area nursing homes is 2.3, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did La Plata Nursing Home do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 8, 2024, when they cited 4 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 4 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Nov 8, 2024) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Moberly-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has La Plata Nursing Home been fined?

CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.

Does La Plata Nursing Home accept Medicaid?

La Plata Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (660) 332-4315 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.