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South County Health Care Center
1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 63010
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.
South County Health Care Center, in Arnold, Missouri, is certified for 153 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Reliant Care Management chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 4, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $94K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 1.4 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), below the Missouri median of 3.4.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 33 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.6 | 21.9 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 53.8% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $93,995 | $6,368 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 7 Aug 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×24 E ×4 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 22 Aug 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2023 |
| 24 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Payment denial | — | 57 days |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Fine | $93,995 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators 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 | 21.0% | 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 53.0% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: South County Health Care Center, L.L.C.. Chain: Reliant Care Management (34 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reliant Care Group LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Rcg Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Reliant Care Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| Reliant Care Management Company LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| South County Associates I, L.L.C. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
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 Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Oaks | Festus | 131 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 9.2 | $165K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Fountainbleau Nursing Center | Festus | 116 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 16.4 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Hillcrest Care Center Inc | De Soto | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 18.3 | $11K | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Scenic Wellness and Rehabilitation Center | Herculaneum | 189 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 7.4 | — | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Stonebridge Desoto | De Soto | 56 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 44.6 | $6K | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Baisch Nursing Center | De Soto | 61 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 59.0 | — | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Woodland Manor Nursing Center | Arnold | 178 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 21.9 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Arbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation | Cedar Hill | 150 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 55 | 36.7 | $29K | 18 Nov 2025 |
All 11 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has South County Health Care Center been cited for?
33 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 South County Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $94K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at South County Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 1.4 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South County Health Care Center?
It is part of the Reliant Care Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Reliant Care Group LLC, Rcg Inc and Reliant Care Management Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South County Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2025.
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.