Nursing home · Cameron, MO
Cameron Nursing Center
801 Euclid, Cameron, MO 64429 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Opco Skilled 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 Nov 3, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (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 20, 2025) it had 21 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.68 hours per resident per day here, 22% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 31% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.25 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 40% over the past year, 16 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 6 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Cameron Nursing Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Joseph-area homes (16), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | St. Joseph area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.68 | 3.18 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.35 | 2.87 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 40% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 47% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 21 | 10.6 | 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 40 of 50 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 3, 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 · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Provide 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 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 20, 2025 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 20, 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 20, 2025 | Employ 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Provide 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 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 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 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 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 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 | E | 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 Cameron Nursing Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Cameron Nursing Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Cameron Nursing Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for St. Joseph-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Cameron Nursing Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Nov 3, 2025, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (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 20, 2025) it had 21 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Cameron Nursing Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Cameron Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
Cameron Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 632-7254 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.