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Meyer Care Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

1201 West 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Meyer Care Center is a 56-bed nursing home in Higginsville, Missouri (Lafayette County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.20 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Missouri average of 3.43. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
56
Residents per day (average)
56.6
Certified since
1997 (29 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Meyer Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS counts 22 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jul 18, 2024 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Missouri average is 11.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. About 101.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.21 hours per resident per day; the Missouri average is 0.46. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Missouri average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Missouri average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Missouri and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.0% 18.1% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7% 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.0% 1.1% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1% 2.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.1% 18.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9% 4.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1% 84.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 53.6% 17.4% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.3% 25.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.1% 90.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.7% 4.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.8% 17.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5% 23.5% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.56 2.11 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.76 2.33 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 65.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.4% 63.5% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 31.3% 26.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.0% 13.7% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 46 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 17, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jul 18, 20242213
Sep 29, 2022168
Oct 3, 201987

Missouri homes averaged 11.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (46)

  1. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2025)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2024)

  19. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 46.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Missouri homes averaged 0.8 fines and $37,425 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Missouri

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Meyer Care Center?

Meyer Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Meyer Care Center have?

Meyer Care Center has 56 certified beds. It averages 56.6 residents per day, about 101.1% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Meyer Care Center?

The home reports 3.20 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.21 hours from registered nurses. The Missouri average is 3.43 hours and 0.46 hours from registered nurses.

Has Meyer Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Meyer Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 265667. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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