Eldon Nursing & Rehab
1001 East North Street · Eldon, MO · 65026 · 5733923164
90 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: James & Judy Lincoln
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $57,109 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$57,109 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $79,671 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C February 26, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
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 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 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 September 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
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 July 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 2, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Fine | $43,839 |
| January 23, 2025 | Fine | $13,270 |
| May 20, 2024 | Fine | $22,562 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265555 · certified since November 4, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.