Sarcoxie Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Sarcoxie, MO

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number265649

Contact & location

1505 Miner
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
Jasper County
Phone
(417) 548-3434
ZIP code
64862 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
40
Residents per day
37.4 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sarcoxie Health Care Center LLC
Chain
Reliant Care Management (34 facilities, avg 1.2★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1996
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★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
1.49 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.47 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.15 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
0.88 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
1.11 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
84.0 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 28, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-14 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-02
2025-11-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-02
2025-11-14 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-17
2025-11-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-17
2025-08-27 Have 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-23
2025-08-27 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-24
2025-03-28 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-03-28 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-03-28 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-28 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2024-08-27 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-09
2023-08-24 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-01
2023-08-24 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-05
2023-08-24 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-05
2023-08-24 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-10-05
2023-08-09 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 2023-08-14
2023-08-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-14
2023-08-09 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-14
2020-03-13 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-03-30
2020-03-13 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-03-16
2020-03-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-03-31
2020-03-13 Notify 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-03-31
2020-03-13 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 2020-03-20
2020-03-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2020-03-20

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
Arshad, Abdullah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Greathouse, Johnna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reliant Care Management Company LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Richard J. Destefane Revocable Living Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sarcoxie Associates LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
TLG II LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Destefane, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · 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
Greathouse, Johnna (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 Sarcoxie Health Care Center?

Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie Health Care Center have?

It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 37 residents per day.

Has Sarcoxie Health Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns Sarcoxie Health Care Center?

It is part of Reliant Care Management 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 Sarcoxie Health Care Center?

(417) 548-3434. The facility is located at 1505 Miner, Sarcoxie, MO 64862.

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