Nursing homeActive
South County Health Care Center
1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 630106362965455153 certified beds · 86 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
33
● 2● 30● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$93,995
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-06-16
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-16 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-27 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-07 | Standard | 2170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-22 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-24 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 265509-20260616-F584
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-09Record 265509-20260616-F689
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-12Record 265509-20260416-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-21Record 265509-20260416-F677
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-03-26Record 265509-20260327-F600
F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F570
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F578
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F584
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F607
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F627
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F628
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F695
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F700
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F759
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F880
F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F909
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F947
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F577
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-17Record 265509-20250807-F732
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-16Record 265509-20250529-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 265509-20240822-F550
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-04Record 265509-20240822-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 265509-20240822-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-12Record 265509-20230324-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 265509-20230324-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 265509-20230324-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 265509-20230324-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 265509-20230324-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Civil money penalty | $93,995 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-03-27 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 57 days, from 2026-05-13 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.17
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day1.40
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours1.21
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 53.0% | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.0% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.4% | 25.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshad, Abdullah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Destefane, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Magnussen, Katina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reliant Care Management Company LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arshad, Abdullah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Destefane, Richard Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Destefane, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Magnussen, Katina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rcg Inc Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reliant Care Group LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reliant Care Management Company LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| South County Associates I, L.L.C. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tlg II LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Reliant Care Management — 34 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Missouri.
No county cost figures on file for Jefferson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Manor Nursing Center Arnold | 2.6 mi | 2026-03-27 | 0390 |
| Delmar Gardens South Saint Louis | 2.7 mi | 2026-06-11 | 132 |
| Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation Fenton | 3.2 mi | 2025-08-29 | 2411 |
| Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley Fenton | 3.2 mi | 2025-12-05 | 070 |
| Fieser Nursing Center Fenton | 3.7 mi | 2025-09-30 | 1331 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |