Meyer Care Center
Higginsville, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265667) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 584-4224 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Meyer Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Meyer Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.20 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.21 per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Meyer Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Meyer Care Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1997. The facility maintains 56 certified beds with an average of 56.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meyer Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four component ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.20, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.21. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Meyer Care Center. There is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as made available for Meyer Care Center; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meyer Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Meyer Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 54.5%, earning a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for Meyer Care Center.
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 Facility status for Meyer Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Meyer Care Center has 56 certified beds and an average of 56.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Meyer Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Meyer Care Center scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (660) 584-4224 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 (660) 584-4224 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data for Meyer Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265667?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.