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940 Mattox Drive Sullivan, MO 63080 · Crawford County

(573) 468-7733

All 2 nursing homes in Sullivan, MO (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 60 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 265554 · 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 Meramec Nursing 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 Meramec Nursing as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri average of 2.6. Inspectors issued 25 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 3 penalties, including $46,449 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 1 out of 5.

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 3.03 hours per resident per day at Meramec Nursing, below the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 0.34 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.45 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 72.5% 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 3.03 hours
Below the Missouri median of 3.37 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.34 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.45 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 72.5% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 71.4% a year 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 beds60
Residents per day 48 About 80% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceNovember 1993
Part of a chainCommunity Care Centers
Legal business nameBEL OAK OF MERAMEC LLC

Paying for care at Meramec Nursing: Medicare and Medicaid

Meramec Nursing 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 November 22, 2024 and found 9 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 25 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 25 citations at Meramec Nursing across 7 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on August 19, 2024. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and resident rights (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level G, August 19, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

September 8, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 22, 2025)

November 22, 2024 · 9 citations

EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

ENotify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

EGive 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 (Jan 5, 2025)

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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

EEnsure 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 (Jan 5, 2025)

EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 5, 2025)

August 19, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Actual harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)

January 11, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 19, 2024)

November 29, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0624 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

November 3, 2023 · 7 citations

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

EEnsure 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 (Dec 15, 2023)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

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 (Dec 15, 2023)

CNotify 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 minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 15, 2023)

June 16, 2022 · 5 citations

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2022)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2022)

EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2022)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2022)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Meramec Nursing

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on August 19, 2024 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 22, 2024. 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. Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Nursing staff turnover was 72.5% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  6. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  7. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  8. 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

3 penalties in the last three years, including $46,449 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Nov 22, 2024 Fine $40,014
Nov 22, 2024 Payment Denial 9 days of payments denied
Aug 19, 2024 Fine $6,435

Rating history

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