Meyer Care Center

1201 West 19th Street · Higginsville, MO · 64037 · 6605844224

56 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 30
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 32
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.793.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.260.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (46 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G February 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 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 September 1, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D September 29, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected November 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 29, 2022

    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 13, 2022 · 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 265667 · certified since May 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.