Life Care Center of Sullivan
875 Dunsford Drive · Sullivan, MO · 63080 · 5734683128
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · 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 July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 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 July 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 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 April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
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 November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
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 November 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
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 November 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C October 4, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 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 October 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
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 October 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
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 October 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 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 October 1, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C August 17, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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 265340 · certified since January 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.