Life Care Center of Sullivan

Nursing Home · Sullivan, MO

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number265340

Contact & location

875 Dunsford Drive
Sullivan, MO 63080
Franklin County
Phone
(573) 468-3128
ZIP code
63080 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
73.4 (61% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sullivan Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.32 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.49 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.87 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.95 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.95 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
57.7 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.5 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 19, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-04-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-20
2026-03-19 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-19 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-19 Regularly 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2025-06-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-07-22
2025-06-16 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-22
2025-06-16 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-22
2025-03-24 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-10-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
F0728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-04 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-12
2023-08-17 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Implement 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Regularly 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-17 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Matthew (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Sullivan?

Life Care Center of Sullivan has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Sullivan have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Sullivan been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Sullivan?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Sullivan?

(573) 468-3128. The facility is located at 875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.