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SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SARCOXIE, Missouri)

1505 MINER, SARCOXIE, Missouri 64862

Phone: 4175483434

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
36.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Jasper
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing1/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMissouri AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.520.46+0.06
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.593.40-0.81
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover75.7%56.9%-

Health Citation History

22 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-14Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-14Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-14Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-27Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-28Administration DeficienciesHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyF – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-27Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

14 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-28Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Egress DeficienciesAdd 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
2023-08-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-24Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-03-13Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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