Care Considered Care, Considered.

← All MO nursing homes

Life Care Center Of Sullivan

Sullivan, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265340) · 120 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.51★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 468-3128 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Life Care Center Of Sullivan has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Life Care Center Of Sullivan reports 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.

Life Care Center Of Sullivan has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Life Care Center Of S… Life Care Center Of S…: 4★ 4★ MO average MO average: 2.51★ 2.51★ Life Care Centers chain avg Life Care Centers chain avg: 3.4★ 3.4★

About this facility

Life Care Center Of Sullivan is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri, with an average daily census of 73.4 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1989.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspections 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.

Nurse staffing is reported at 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.

Life Care Center Of Sullivan is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months, per the data provided.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Life Care Center Of Sullivan has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a 57.7% nursing turnover rate and a 2-star CMS staffing rating.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 73.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation in 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars).

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (573) 468-3128 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (573) 468-3128 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265340?state=MO.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.