Lewis County Nursing Home District
Canton, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265360) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 288-4454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lewis County Nursing Home District 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 also 1 star, while its staffing rating is higher at 4 stars.
Lewis County Nursing Home District reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%.
Lewis County Nursing Home District has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Lewis County Nursing Home District is a government (county-owned) nursing home in Canton, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 118 beds, though its average daily census is 46.7 residents, indicating it operates well below full capacity. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on April 18, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measures (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, while the staffing rating is notably higher at 4 out of 5.
On staffing details, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, with RN hours per resident per day at 0.48. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.9%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 3.71 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 40.9%, earning a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 118 beds, with an average daily census of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
This facility is owned by Lewis County government (Government - County ownership), and the data 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 participation on April 18, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; please contact the facility at 5732884454 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour information; please contact the facility at 5732884454 or verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
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/265360?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.