Nick's Health Care Center
253 East Highway 116, Plattsburg, MO 64477 · (816) 539-2376
For profit - Limited Liability company · 70 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Nick's Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 5 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $21,948 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 3, 2025 found 5 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.October 3, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.October 3, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.October 3, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.October 3, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.October 3, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 17, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 14, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 24, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.October 11, 2024 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 11, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.October 11, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.October 11, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,533October 3, 2025
- Fine of $11,415October 3, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.55 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 64.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 66.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oakridge of Plattsburg Plattsburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Quail Run Health Care Center Cameron · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cameron Nursing Center Cameron · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gower Convalescent Center, Inc Gower · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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