Nursing home · Waynesville, MO
Life Care Center of Waynesville
700 Birch Lane, Waynesville, MO 65583 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Life Care Centers of America
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 24, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 17, 2025) it had 14 citations, compared with an average of 6.2 for Rolla-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.49 hours per resident per day here, about the same as the Missouri average (3.43) and 10% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.40 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 59% over the past year, 3 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 13 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Life Care Center of Waynesville compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Rolla-area homes (12), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Rolla area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.49 | 3.68 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.85 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.21 | 3.29 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 59% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 73% | 55% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 14 | 6.2 | 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 32 of 32 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Ensure 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Develop 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Honor 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 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 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 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 | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Honor 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 | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 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 | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 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 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 1, 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 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 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 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | Fine | $22,081 |
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Questions about Life Care Center of Waynesville
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Life Care Center of Waynesville's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Life Care Center of Waynesville 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). The average for Rolla-area nursing homes is 3.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Life Care Center of Waynesville do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 24, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 17, 2025) it had 14 citations, compared with an average of 6.2 for Rolla-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Life Care Center of Waynesville been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $22,081 in the past three years.
Does Life Care Center of Waynesville accept Medicaid?
Life Care Center of Waynesville is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 774-6456 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.