South County Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Arnold, MO

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number265509
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1101 West Outer 21 Road
Arnold, MO 63010
Jefferson County
Phone
(636) 296-5455
ZIP code
63010 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
153
Residents per day
85.5 (56% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
South County Health Care Center, L.L.C.
Chain
Reliant Care Management (34 facilities, avg 1.2★)
Medicare certified since
October 12, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
1.40 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.17 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.13 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.10 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.21 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
24.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-16 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 2026-07-09
2026-06-16 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-09
2026-04-16 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 2026-05-12
2026-04-16 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-03-27 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-26
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Try 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-17
2025-08-07 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-17
2025-05-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-16
2024-08-22 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 2024-09-04
2024-08-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2023-03-24 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-12
2023-03-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-24 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-24 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22
2023-03-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-22

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $93,995 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-27Payment Denial57 days payment denial
2026-03-27Fine$93,995

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Arshad, Abdullah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Magnussen, Katina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
South County Associates I, L.L.C. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
TLG II LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Group LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
RCG INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Arshad, Abdullah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Magnussen, Katina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of South County Health Care Center?

South County Health Care Center has a 1-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 South County Health Care Center have?

It has 153 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.

Has South County Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $93,995 in the last three years.

Who owns South County Health Care Center?

It is part of Reliant Care Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of South County Health Care Center?

(636) 296-5455. The facility is located at 1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 63010.

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