Laurie Care Center

Nursing Home · Gravois Mills, MO

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number265737

Contact & location

610 Highway O
Gravois Mills, MO 65037
Morgan County
Phone
(573) 374-8263
ZIP code
65037 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
108
Residents per day
43.9 (41% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Medicare certified since
March 1, 2002
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★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.31 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.57 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.50 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.23 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.96 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-24 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 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 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 2025-05-14
2025-04-24 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-05
2025-04-24 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 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 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
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-04
2025-04-24 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-09
2024-04-01 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
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-04-04
2023-02-10 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 2023-03-15
2023-02-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-20
2023-02-10 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-10

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
Merriott, Lana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Huffman, Amanda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Merriott, Lana (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Lance (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ypya, Patricia (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Good Shepherd Nursing Home District (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ypya, Patricia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Merriott, Lana (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Laurie Care Center?

Laurie Care Center 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 Laurie Care Center have?

It has 108 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.

Has Laurie Care Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Laurie Care Center?

(573) 374-8263. The facility is located at 610 Highway O, Gravois Mills, MO 65037.

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