Cameron Nursing Center
801 Euclid · Cameron, MO · 64429 · 8166327254
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Opco Skilled Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 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.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 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.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265633 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.