Riverways Manor
403 Watercress Road, Box 969, Van Buren, MO 63965 · (573) 323-4282
For profit - Individual · 60 certified beds
Riverways Manor has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 21, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 21, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.January 21, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.January 21, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 3.27 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 43.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living Campbell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Current River Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Doniphan · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Greenville Health Care Center Greenville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Clark's Mountain Nursing Center Piedmont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Oakdale Care Center Poplar Bluff · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Riverways Manor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.