La Plata Nursing Home
La Plata, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265793) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 332-4315 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Plata Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
La Plata Nursing Home provides a total of 3.52 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 30.0%.
La Plata Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and zero dollars in fines, with no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not currently carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
La Plata Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2004. The facility is certified for 52 beds and has an average daily census of 43.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, La Plata Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.52 hours per resident per day, of which 0.24 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 30.0% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the current CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as having a history of persistent quality problems and subjects to increased inspection oversight.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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?
La Plata Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.0% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero 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, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
La Plata Nursing Home is certified for 52 beds and has an average daily census of 43.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by county government (Government - County ownership), and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (660) 332-4315 and verify current offerings 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) 332-4315 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265793?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.