Meramec Nursing
940 Mattox Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 · (573) 468-7733
For profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Meramec Nursing has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 9 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $46,449 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 November 22, 2024 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.November 22, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.November 22, 2024 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.November 22, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 22, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.November 22, 2024 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 22, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 22, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 22, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.September 8, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 19, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.November 29, 2023 · F0624 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $40,014November 22, 2024
- Fine of $6,435August 19, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 9 daysStarting December 27, 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 | 2.79 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.81 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 76.9% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 46.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Sullivan Sullivan · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cuba Manor Inc Cuba · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Steelville Senior Living Steelville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Meramec Nursing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.