Nursing home · Higginsville, MO
Meyer Care Center
1201 West 19Th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 · 56 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 17, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 18, 2024) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 12.7 for Warrensburg-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.20 hours per resident per day here, 7% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 17% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.21 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 54% over the past year, 2 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 9 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Meyer Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Warrensburg-area homes (14), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Warrensburg area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.20 | 3.18 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.28 | 2.84 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 60% | 58% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 22 | 12.7 | 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 46 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 27, 2025 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Create 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 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 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 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 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 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 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 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 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 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 |
| Oct 3, 2019 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 3, 2019 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Meyer Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Meyer Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Meyer Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Warrensburg-area nursing homes is 1.9, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Meyer Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 17, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 18, 2024) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 12.7 for Warrensburg-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Meyer Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Meyer Care Center accept Medicaid?
Meyer Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (660) 584-4224 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.