F

SUNSET HEALTH CARE CENTER

400 WEST PARK AVENUE, UNION, MO 63084
Score: 37 / 100

Sunset Health Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Union facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Sunset Health Care Center, with 3.12 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Sunset Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.07 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.80 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
May 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity E
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 29, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0622 Severity D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is tr
    Apr 6, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 64.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,740

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7