Apple Ridge Care Center
Waverly, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265420) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 493-2232 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Apple Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Apple Ridge Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.74 hours per resident per day, with only 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.9%.
Apple Ridge Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Apple Ridge Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waverly, Lafayette County, Missouri. It is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 47.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. Apple Ridge has been certified since April 1, 1990, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Apple Ridge Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 2.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Apple Ridge Care Center in the data provided.
Families should review the facility's full inspection and quality history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Apple Ridge Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Apple Ridge Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 62.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Apple Ridge Care Center is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 47.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which includes 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Apple Ridge Care Center has been certified since April 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Apple Ridge scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 660-493-2232 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 660-493-2232 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Apple Ridge Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265420?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.