Lawrence County Manor
915 Carl Allen Street · Mount Vernon, MO · 65712 · 4174662183
90 certified beds Government - County Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.07 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
0.70 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
90% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 0.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 90% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,762 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
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 September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 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 November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 22, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265752 · certified since March 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.