F

COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER

18540 STATE HIGHWAY 16, LEWISTOWN, MO 63452
Score: 23 / 100

Country Aire Retirement Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 23/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Lewistown facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Country Aire Retirement Center is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 66 deficiencies at Country Aire Retirement Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.34 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.47 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

66
Total Deficiencies
Nov 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 60 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0563 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Mar 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 10.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 16.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22