Worth County Convalescent Center
503 East Fourth · Grant City, MO · 64456 · 6605643304
50 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 16% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
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 March 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2024 · 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 April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 19, 2023
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 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265773 · certified since November 24, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.