McDonald County Living Center
1000 Patterson Street · Anderson, MO · 64831 · 4178453351
96 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: James & Judy Lincoln
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Past Non-Compliance · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 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 June 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C April 28, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265447 · certified since February 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.