Country Aire Retirement Center

18540 State Highway 16, Lewistown, MO 63452 · (573) 215-2216
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds

Country Aire Retirement Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 10 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on July 11, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 11, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 11, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.July 11, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.July 11, 2024 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Keep all essential equipment working safely.July 11, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.July 11, 2024 · F0909 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.July 11, 2024 · F0575 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.July 11, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
• Post nurse staffing information every day.July 11, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 15 citations.

• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 9, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.November 17, 2025 · F0563 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 17, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.November 17, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.November 17, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.March 19, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 19, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.March 19, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 19, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.March 19, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• 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.March 19, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.March 19, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.March 19, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.January 8, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.September 9, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Medicare payment denial for 3 daysStarting June 6, 2025

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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