Baptist Homes, Tri-County
601 North Galloway Road, Vandalia, MO 63382 · (573) 594-6467
Non profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Baptist Homes, Tri-County has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 18 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 18 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 5, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.March 5, 2026 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.March 5, 2026 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.March 5, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 5, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.March 5, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 5, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 5, 2026 · F0804 · 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.March 5, 2026 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyMarch 5, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.March 5, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 5, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 5, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 5, 2026 · F0656 · 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.March 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.March 5, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.March 5, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 24, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 24, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 23 daysStarting June 5, 2026
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 | 3.93 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.91 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 60.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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