Meramec Nursing
Sullivan, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265554) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $46,449 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (573) 468-7733 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meramec Nursing 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 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Meramec Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.9%, a notably high rate.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $46,449.00 for Meramec Nursing, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Meramec Nursing is a for-profit nursing home in Sullivan, Crawford County, Missouri, certified for 60 beds with an average of 46.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 9, 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meramec Nursing holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.79, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.9%, a high figure relative to typical benchmarks.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $46,449.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
Meramec Nursing is part of the Community Care Centers chain, which operates 8 facilities with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meramec Nursing has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Meramec Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star and a nursing turnover rate of 76.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $46,449.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Meramec Nursing is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 46.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Community Care Centers chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Meramec Nursing has been certified since November 9, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Meramec Nursing scores 1, 3, 1, and 1 star respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 5734687733 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5734687733 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 view Meramec Nursing's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265554?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.