Odessa Health Care Center
609 Golf Street · Odessa, MO · 64076 · 8162307530
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Reliant Care Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.70 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (74 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
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 March 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265501 · certified since August 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.