Willard Care Center

400 West Walnut Lane · Willard, MO · 65781 · 4177423593

66 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

Weekends run noticeably short-staffed

Weekend staffing is 74% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 50
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 91
Context 5% 85

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.173.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.36≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E November 14, 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 December 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 31, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

    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 April 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

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

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020

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

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 24, 2020 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 1, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 29, 2019 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265455 · certified since June 6, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.