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253 East Highway 116 Plattsburg, MO 64477 · Clinton County
All 2 nursing homes in Plattsburg, MO (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 265698 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Nick's Health Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Nick's Health Care Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.01 hours per resident per day at Nick's Health Care Center, below the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 0.29 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 1.71 hours, 15% below its all-week average. 64.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Missouri median 56.8%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Nick's Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Nick's Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Missouri's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on October 3, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 30 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 30 citations at Nick's Health Care Center across 6 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on November 17, 2025. The most common areas cited were resident rights (7) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, November 17, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
November 17, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 3, 2025 · 5 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
EHonor 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.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
February 14, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
January 24, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 11, 2024 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EPost nurse staffing information every day.
DHonor 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.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
March 30, 2023 · 13 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor 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.
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Questions to ask on a tour of Nick's Health Care Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on November 17, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 17, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $21,948 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Fine | $10,533 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Fine | $11,415 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Nick's Health Care Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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15.6 mi
Saint Luke's Northland Hosp SmithvilleEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 59m for patients treated and sent home
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15.8 mi
Cameron Community Hospital CameronEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 1h 48m for patients treated and sent home
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17.8 mi
Excelsior Springs Hospital Excelsior SpringsEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 39m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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