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Nursing homes in Pulaski County, Missouri
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Pulaski County, Missouri, with 206 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (53%). Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.4 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $22K 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 | Pulaski County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 487 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 53% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.4 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $22K | $18M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Care Center Inc | Richland | 86 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 11.6 | — | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Waynesville | Waynesville | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 26.7 | $22K | 24 Nov 2025 |
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. | 5 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0584 | 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. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pulaski County, Missouri?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 206 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pulaski County have the highest CMS ratings?
Richland Care Center Inc (5 stars), Life Care Center of Waynesville (3 stars)
How do Pulaski County nursing homes compare with Missouri?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 53% statewide; citations run at 20.4 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.