F
MERAMEC NURSING
26/100 score
0.36 hrs RN staffing
10 deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN
875 DUNSFORD DRIVE, SULLIVAN, MO 63080
Operator
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 265340
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Phone
- (573) 468-3128
- CMS data as of
- August 1, 2026
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stable
Staffing 0% · Deficiencies -14% over tracking period
What the records show
CMS rates LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 of 5 for health inspections, 2 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 29 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 at actual-harm level or higher, 2 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.
Facility Assessment
2 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 1 citation at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which scores 11 points above the national average. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.49 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
29
Outstanding
2
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
1
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Health inspection: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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45/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.49 hrs |
|---|---|
| MO median | 0.39 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Registered nurse turnover: 61.5% · Total nursing staff turnover: 57.7%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: March 19, 2026.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from August 17, 2023 to June 25, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 265340 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
1 actual harm issue found among 29 total deficiencies. 27 corrected. — 2 still outstanding
Most recent inspection (March 19, 2026)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0677
Status: Outstanding — No Plan
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Outstanding — No Plan
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0909
Status: Corrected
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0887
Status: Corrected
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0803
Status: Corrected
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 20, 2026
Inspection cycle 2 (March 24, 2025)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0600
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 18, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0887
Status: Corrected
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0728
Status: Corrected
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
F
Potential harm — widespread
F0812
Status: Corrected
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0803
Status: Corrected
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
G
Actual harm — isolated
F0684
Status: Corrected
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 22, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0688
Status: Corrected
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 22, 2025
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 22, 2025
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0584
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
C
No harm — widespread
F0577
Status: Corrected
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 12, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (August 17, 2023)
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0909
Status: Corrected
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0725
Status: Corrected
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
C
No harm — widespread
F0732
Status: Corrected
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0804
Status: Corrected
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0758
Status: Corrected
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0698
Status: Corrected
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0658
Status: Corrected
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0644
Status: Corrected
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0584
Status: Corrected
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 1, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed August 1, 2026.
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF SULLIVAN
- Legal business name
- SULLIVAN OPERATIONS, LLC
- Address
- 875 DUNSFORD DRIVE, SULLIVAN, MO 63080
- Phone
- (573) 468-3128
- Provider number (CCN)
- 265340
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Operator
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- January 1, 1989
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- August 1, 2026
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed August 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
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