St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation
1220 East Fairview · Carthage, MO · 64836 · 4173589084
95 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,053 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2023
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
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 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2020
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2020
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $17,053 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265661 · certified since January 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.