St Elizabeth Care Center
649 South Walnut, Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075 · (573) 493-2215
For profit - Corporation · 63 certified beds
St Elizabeth Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 7 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 February 27, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 27, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 27, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 27, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 27, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 27, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.February 27, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.February 27, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 1.70 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.06 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.36 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 63 |
| Average residents per day | 59.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Eldon Nursing & Rehab Eldon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center Tuscumbia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- California Care Center California · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Camdenton Windsor Estates Camdenton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Laurie Care Center Gravois Mills · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from St Elizabeth Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.