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Nursing homes in Lafayette County, Missouri
There are 5 certified nursing homes in Lafayette County, Missouri, with 443 beds between them.
80% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (53%). Inspectors recorded 223 health deficiencies over three cycles, 50.3 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $42K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lafayette County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 487 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 80% | 53% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 50.3 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $42K | $18M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Nursing Home | Concordia | 113 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 23.9 | $42K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation | Lexington | 154 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 24.0 | — | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Apple Ridge Care Center | Waverly | 60 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 65.0 | — | 5 May 2026 |
| Meyer Care Center | Higginsville | 56 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 82.1 | — | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Odessa Health Care Center | Odessa | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 123.3 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 10 |
| F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | 9 |
| F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 8 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Circle B Enterprises (1), Reliant Care Management (1), Mo Op Holdco, Llc (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lafayette County, Missouri?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 443 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lafayette County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lutheran Nursing Home (4 stars), Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation (2 stars), Apple Ridge Care Center (1 stars)
How do Lafayette County nursing homes compare with Missouri?
80% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 53% statewide; citations run at 50.3 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.