South County Health Care Center
Arnold, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265509) · 153 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $93,995 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (636) 296-5455 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South County Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
South County Health Care Center reports 1.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star. CMS did not report a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
South County Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $93,995.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
South County Health Care Center is a 153-certified-bed nursing home in Arnold, Jefferson County, Missouri, with an average daily census of 85.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1992. It is part of the Reliant Care Management chain, which operates 34 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, South County Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 star, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 1 star.
Reported nurse staffing levels are 1.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. CMS did not provide a nursing staff turnover percentage in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $93,995.00, and 1 instance of a payment denial for this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South County Health Care Center has an overall rating of 1 star, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 1.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 1-star staffing rating; CMS did not report a turnover percentage in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $93,995.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status was listed in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 153 certified beds and an average daily census of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Reliant Care Management chain, which operates 34 facilities with an average rating of 1.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 12, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's ratings are: overall 1 star, health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star, as published by CMS.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6362965455 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6362965455 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265509?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.