River City Living Community
Jefferson City, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265482) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $237,995
Phone: (573) 893-3404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives River City Living Community an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River City Living Community reports total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.1%, according to CMS.
CMS records show River City Living Community has 1 federal fine on record totaling $237,995.00, with 0 payment denials. The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
River City Living Community is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It is certified for 87 beds with an average daily census of 45.1 residents, and has operated under Medicare/Medicaid certification since March 1, 1992. Ownership is listed as a for-profit corporation, part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain, which includes 56 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, River City Living Community has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $237,995.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the supplied data.
Families should review the facility's full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River City Living Community has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
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 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $237,995.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 87 beds with an average daily census of 45.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the James & Judy Lincoln chain, which includes 56 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; for this facility these are 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (573) 893-3404 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) 893-3404 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 facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265482?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.