Portageville Health Care Center
290 West State Hwy 162, Portageville, MO 63873 · (573) 379-2017
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Portageville Health Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 9 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $240,603 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 May 1, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 1, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 1, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 1, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 1, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 1, 2025 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 1, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 1, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.May 1, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.June 5, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 5, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $240,603June 5, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 33 daysStarting July 19, 2024
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 | Not available | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61.5% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 57.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Gideon Care Center Gideon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cotton Point Living Center Matthews · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- New Madrid Living Center New Madrid · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Portageville Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.