La Plata Nursing Home
100 Old Stagecoach Road · La Plata, MO · 63549 · 6603324315
52 certified beds Government - County
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 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 November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 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 December 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 24, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
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 June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
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.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2023
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · B April 24, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265793 · certified since November 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.