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58/100NICK'S HEALTH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PLATTSBURG, Missouri)
253 EAST HIGHWAY 116, PLATTSBURG, Missouri 64477
Phone: 8165392376
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
66
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Clinton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Missouri Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.29 | 0.46 | -0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 2.01 | 3.40 | -1.39 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 64.6% | 56.9% | - |
Health Citation History
30 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-10-03 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-14 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-01-24 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
25 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-10-03 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Electrical Deficiencies | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-03-30 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$21,948
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | Fine | $10,533 | - |
| 2025-10-03 | Fine | $11,415 | - |
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