D

MEYER CARE CENTER

1201 WEST 19TH STREET, HIGGINSVILLE, MO 64037
Score: 40 / 100

Meyer Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 40/100. The facility ranks in the 45th percentile among Missouri nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Meyer Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.88 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.25 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Meyer Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

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 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.88 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.25 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.82 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.47 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
May 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 44 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0572 Severity D
    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
    May 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jul 17, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 17, 2024 · 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 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 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: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22