Sunset Health Care Center
400 West Park Avenue, Union, MO 63084 · (636) 583-2252
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Sunset Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,281 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 30, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.May 30, 2025 · F0570 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 30, 2025 · F0880 · 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.May 30, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.May 30, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.April 7, 2025 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.October 20, 2023 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,281May 30, 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 | 2.91 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.24 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 116.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Union Nursing Union · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- New Haven Care Center New Haven · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pacific Care Center Pacific · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- St Clair Nursing Center Saint Clair · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Grandview Healthcare Center Washington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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