California Care Center
California, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265396) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 796-3127 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
California Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
California Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 2.
California Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
California Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in California, Missouri (Moniteau County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1989. The facility has 60 certified beds and an average of 34.8 residents, indicating it operates well below its licensed capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, California Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
California Care Center is part of a chain operated by James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
California Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.29 RN hours per resident per day and a 44.8% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
California Care Center has 60 certified beds and an average of 34.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned as part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain, which includes 56 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars).
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 (573) 796-3127 and 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 (573) 796-3127 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265396?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.