Current River Nursing Center, Inc
1015 North Grand Avenue · Doniphan, MO · 63935 · 5739964239
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: James & Judy Lincoln
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
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.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
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.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2024
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2024
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 116 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265504 · certified since August 24, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.