nursing home in Unionville, MO
Putnam County Care Center
1814 Oak Street, Unionville, MO 63565 · (660) 947-2492
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Putnam County Care Center at a glance
Putnam County Care Center is a 60-bed government nursing home in Unionville, Missouri (Putnam County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Missouri average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 12, 2024) found 10 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $72,664.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 2009
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Putnam County
- CMS Certification Number
- 265826
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.43 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.46 hrs | 0.46 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.66 hrs | 2.29 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.85 hrs | 3.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 11 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 93.8 | 111.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $72,664 | $37,425 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 103 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 56 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94% | 72.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.4% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22% | 23.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.4% | 18.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.1% | 17.4% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 18.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 27.2% | 25.6% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.2% | 17.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 90.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.5% | 84.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 60% | 65.7% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 18 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 Complaint | 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, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Complaint | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Complaint | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| October 22, 2024 Complaint | 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 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0570 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | 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 Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| June 26, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 18, 2024 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
| August 29, 2019 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 10, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $72,664 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Fine | $38,243 |
| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $9,753 |
| June 26, 2024 | Fine | $24,668 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSGROVE, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2004 |
| KERBY, JANET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2014 |
| MORROW, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2014 |
| MUNDEN, SHERRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2018 |
| REXROAT, JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2014 |
| SIMMONS, JUSTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2019 |
| WYANT, PASSION Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2008 |
| HARLAN, CASSADREA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2014 |
| WYANT, PASSION Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2008 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Putnam County Care Center's rating?
Putnam County Care Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Missouri nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Putnam County Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Putnam County Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Putnam County Care Center?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Putnam County Care Center and how do I contact it?
Putnam County Care Center is at 1814 Oak Street, Unionville, MO 63565. Phone: (660) 947-2492.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.