Meyer Care Center
1201 West 19th Street · Higginsville, MO · 64037 · 6605844224
56 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 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.
Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265667 · certified since May 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.