Putnam County Care Center
Unionville, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265826) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $72,664
Phone: (660) 947-2492 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Putnam County Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Putnam County Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS turnover data was not reported in this listing's data.
Putnam County Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $72,664.00, and 0 payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Putnam County Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Unionville, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 2009, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.50 hours per resident per day, including about 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $72,664.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. No abuse icon is listed in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of that data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below 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 staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $72,664.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average daily census of 56.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Putnam County government; no chain affiliation was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6609472492 and 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 6609472492 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265826?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.