Putnam County Care Center
1814 Oak Street, Unionville, MO 63565 · (660) 947-2492
Government - County · 60 certified beds
Putnam County Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 10 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $72,664 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 September 12, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.September 12, 2024 · F0570 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 12, 2024 · F0583 · 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.September 12, 2024 · F0656 · 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.September 12, 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.September 12, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.September 12, 2024 · F0728 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.September 12, 2024 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 12, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 12, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 12, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.August 28, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 28, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 28, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 3, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 28, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $38,243August 28, 2025
- Fine of $9,753September 12, 2024
- Fine of $24,668June 26, 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 | 3.50 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.38 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 56.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Knox County Nursing Home District Edina · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Twin Pines Adult Care Center Kirksville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Kirksville Manor Care Center Kirksville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- La Plata Nursing Home La Plata · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Macon Health Care Center Macon · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Putnam County Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.