Mcdonald County Living Center
Anderson, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265447) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 845-3351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mcdonald County Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mcdonald County Living Center reports total nurse hours of about 3.15 per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
Mcdonald County Living Center has no federal fines on record, 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 program.
About this facility
Mcdonald County Living Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Anderson, Missouri, in McDonald County. The facility is certified for 96 beds and reports an average of 58.3 residents. It has been operating under Medicare/Medicaid certification since 1991 and is organized as a for-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.14856 per resident per day, including 0.53927 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
The facility 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.
This profile is based on data from 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?
It holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.15 per resident per day, with 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover is 25.6%, giving a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 96 beds with an average of 58.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain, which includes 56 facilities averaging a 2.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4178453351 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4178453351 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265447?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.