Country Aire Retirement Center
Lewistown, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265474) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (573) 215-2216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Country Aire Retirement Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Country Aire Retirement Center reports 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Country Aire Retirement Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, but CMS does list 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Country Aire Retirement Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lewistown, Lewis County, Missouri. It is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 38.9 residents per day. The facility has operated under Medicare/Medicaid certification since November 14, 1991, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company.
According to CMS Care Compare, Country Aire holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 3, and Staffing rating of 1.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.97 per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 61.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does list 1 payment denial on record for Country Aire Retirement Center.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection results and details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Country Aire Retirement Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.97 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 61.3%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial listed for this facility.
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 Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Country Aire Retirement Center is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily population of 38.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 14, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures (QM), and Staffing — this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 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 (573) 215-2216 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (573) 215-2216 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 inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265474?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.