Nursing Care Index

Meyer Care Center

Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri · CCN 265667 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Meyer Care Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 56 certified beds, 57 residents a day on average. 46 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.19582 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.21092 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.28042 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover54.5% (registered nurses 60%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-02-17
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-13
2025-05-27
complaint survey
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0572
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-22
2024-07-18 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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0727
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0553
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2024-07-18 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-01
2022-09-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-11-13
2019-10-03 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0606
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13
2019-10-03 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-11-13

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1997-05-01
George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf1997-05-01
George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control1997-05-01
Briscoe, Mary Susan
Individual
adp of the snf2023-05-01
Fredrickson, Douglas
Individual
adp of the snf2022-06-28
Goetz, Tiffany
Individual
adp of the snf2023-08-01
Kirchhoff, Sarah
Individual
adp of the snf2025-04-01
Pulliam, David
Individual
adp of the snf1998-08-19
Smith, Thomas
Individual
adp of the snf2023-02-02
Treloar, Morgan
Individual
adp of the snf2023-09-19
Ward, Melinda
Individual
adp of the snf2021-06-07
Alumbaugh, Michelle
Individual
corporate director2007-06-01
Gassen, Kenneth
Individual
corporate director2019-07-01
Schmidt, David
Individual
corporate director2004-05-01
Spire, Shanda
Individual
corporate director2019-07-01
Urfer, Jimmy
Individual
corporate director2016-06-20
Alumbaugh, Michelle
Individual
corporate officer2007-06-01
Schmidt, David
Individual
corporate officer2016-07-28
Alumbaugh, Michelle
Individual
managing control - governing body2007-06-01
Gassen, Kenneth
Individual
managing control - governing body2019-07-01
Schmidt, David
Individual
managing control - governing body2016-07-28
Sherman, Patricia
Individual
managing control - governing body2025-03-01
Spire, Shanda
Individual
managing control - governing body2019-07-01
Briscoe, Mary Susan
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-05-01
Fredrickson, Douglas
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-06-28
Goetz, Tiffany
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-08-01
Kirchhoff, Sarah
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-04-01
Pulliam, David
Individual
operational/managerial control1998-08-19
Smith, Thomas
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-02-02
Treloar, Morgan
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-09-19
Ward, Melinda
Individual
operational/managerial control2021-06-07

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lafayette County.