Life Care Center Of Waynesville
Waynesville, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265373) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,081
Phone: (573) 774-6456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Waynesville has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Life Care Center of Waynesville reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.1%.
Life Care Center of Waynesville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,081.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Waynesville is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waynesville, Pulaski County, Missouri, operating as a for-profit corporation. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 77.4 residents. It has been federally certified since June 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,081.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location in the provided data.
Life Care Center of Waynesville is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within 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?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 59.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,081.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 26, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into the overall rating; this facility scores 3 (health inspection), 2 (staffing), 4 (quality measures), and 3 overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (573) 774-6456 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 (573) 774-6456 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265373?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.