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1505 Miner Sarcoxie, MO 64862 · Jasper County

(417) 548-3434

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 40 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 265649 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie Health Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri average of 2.6. Inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

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 2.59 hours per resident per day at Sarcoxie Health Care Center, below the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 0.52 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.27 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 75.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Missouri median 56.8%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 2 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 2.59 hours
Below the Missouri median of 3.37 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.52 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.27 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 75.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover — Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 2 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds40
Residents per day 37 About 92% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJune 1996
Part of a chainReliant Care Management
Legal business nameSARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC

Paying for care at Sarcoxie Health Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Sarcoxie 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 March 28, 2025 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 22 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 22 citations at Sarcoxie Health Care Center across 7 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 28, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and resident rights (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health" (tag F0692, level G, March 28, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance

November 14, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection

FMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2026)

EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2026)

EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 17, 2025)

August 27, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

FHave 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)

March 28, 2025 · 4 citations, includes actual harm

GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2025)

GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2025)

FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2025)

DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2025)

August 27, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 9, 2024)

August 24, 2023 · 4 citations

FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 1, 2023)

EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2023)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 5, 2023)

March 13, 2020 · 6 citations

ETry 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 30, 2020)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 16, 2020)

DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2020)

DNotify 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2020)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2020)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2020)

Questions to ask on a tour of Sarcoxie Health Care Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 28, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 14, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Nursing staff turnover was 75.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  5. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  6. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  7. 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

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 3/5 1/5 2/5
August 2026 1/5 2/5 1/5 1/5
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Location

Hospitals near Sarcoxie 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.

  • 11.6 mi
    Mercy Hospital Carthage Carthage
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 32m for patients treated and sent home
  • 14.7 mi
    Cox Monett Hospital Monett
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 31m for patients treated and sent home
  • 19.4 mi
    Freeman Neosho Hospital Neosho
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 28m 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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