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RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER

1001 NORTH WALNUT, STEELE, MO 63877
Score: 21 / 100

River Oaks Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 21/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Steele facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at River Oaks Care Center is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at River Oaks Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Aug 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Aug 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0699 Severity D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    Aug 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Aug 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Aug 7, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 35.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 8.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,389

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5