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Life Care Center of Sullivan
875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Life Care Center of Sullivan is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Sullivan, Missouri, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 73 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 11, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 57.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Franklin Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 24 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.2 | 23.3 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57.7% | 56.2% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Mar 2026, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×8 E ×17 F ×1 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0909 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0728 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0909 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 57.7%, RNs 61.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.0% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.8% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Sullivan Operations, Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/25/2002 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Franklin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair Nursing Center | Saint Clair | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 10.1 | $13K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| New Haven Care Center | New Haven | 90 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 14.4 | — | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Union Nursing | Union | 60 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 23.3 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Grandview Healthcare Center | Washington | 102 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 23.5 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Sunset Health Care Center | Union | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | $8K | 30 May 2025 |
| Pacific Care Center | Pacific | 118 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 29.7 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Franklin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Sullivan been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Sullivan been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Sullivan compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Sullivan?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Sullivan last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.