River Oaks Care Center
Steele, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265210) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,389
Phone: (573) 695-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Oaks Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River Oaks Care Center reports total nurse hours of about 3.40 per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.6%. Its CMS staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS records show River Oaks Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $41,389.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
River Oaks Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Steele, Pemiscot County, Missouri. The facility has been certified since October 1983 and is licensed for 90 beds, with an average of 61.5 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which operates 36 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Oaks Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.398, of which 0.336 are RN hours per resident per day. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 60.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $41,389.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for River Oaks Care Center in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the detailed survey record. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Oaks Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
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 3.40 per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 60.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $41,389.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data 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 90 beds with an average of 61.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which includes 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 31, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5736952121 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5736952121 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265210?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.