Nursing homeActive
Meyer Care Center
1201 West 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037660584422456 certified beds · 57 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
46
● 1● 44● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-17
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-18 | Standard | 0210 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-09-29 | Standard | 1140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-10-03 | Standard | 080 | 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.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-03-13Record 265667-20260217-F689
F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-22Record 265667-20250527-F572
F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F553
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F568
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 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F607
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F655
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F686
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 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F697
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F699
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F726
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F727
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F756
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F759
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F790
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-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 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F812
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F849
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F881
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F925
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 FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-01Record 265667-20240718-F947
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F567
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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F607
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F638
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F640
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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F756
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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F759
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 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Environment
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-13Record 265667-20220929-F925
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F606
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F686
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F756
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-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 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-13Record 265667-20191003-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.21
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.20
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.28
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover55%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 56% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 48% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.5% | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.1% | 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 | 28.0% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Briscoe, Mary Susan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fredrickson, Douglas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goetz, Tiffany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchhoff, Sarah Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pulliam, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Thomas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Treloar, Morgan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ward, Melinda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alumbaugh, Michelle Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alumbaugh, Michelle Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alumbaugh, Michelle Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Briscoe, Mary Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fredrickson, Douglas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, Kenneth Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, Kenneth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goetz, Tiffany Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchhoff, Sarah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pulliam, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sherman, Patricia Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spire, Shanda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spire, Shanda Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Treloar, Morgan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Urfer, Jimmy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ward, Melinda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Lafayette.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation Lexington | 9.6 mi | 2026-01-12 | 0151 |
| Lutheran Nursing Home Concordia | 10.8 mi | 2026-04-09 | 0180 |
| Odessa Health Care Center Odessa | 13.3 mi | 2026-02-18 | 0490 |
| Apple Ridge Care Center Waverly | 15.0 mi | 2026-05-05 | 1220 |
| Shirkey Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Richmond | 17.7 mi | 2025-05-08 | 0240 |
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 |