Southgate Living Center
Caruthersville, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265771) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,397
Phone: (573) 333-5150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southgate 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 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Southgate Living Center reports total nurse hours of 3.57 per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Southgate Living Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,397.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Southgate Living Center is a for-profit nursing home in Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 2003. The facility is certified for 94 beds and has an average of 65.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southgate Living Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 5 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.57, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,397.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Southgate Living Center is part of the Circle B Enterprises chain, which operates 36 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published data vintage available for this facility. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southgate Living Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse hours of 3.57 per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,397.00, 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 status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southgate Living Center is certified for 94 beds with an average of 65.7 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 Circle B Enterprises chain, which operates 36 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 18, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 5, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 5733335150 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5733335150 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Southgate Living Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265771?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.