Lawson Manor & Rehab
210 West 8th Terrace · Lawson, MO · 64062 · 8165803269
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Circle B Enterprises
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$50,980 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.88 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
75% 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 75% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $50,980 |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 18, 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 September 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2025
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 July 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 18, 2025 | Fine | $50,980 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265666 · certified since January 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.