Deficiency Index

Maple Lawn Nursing Home

Palmyra, Missouri · CCN 265237

30 surveys since 2010, 16 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
139
Surveys
30
Harm or worse
16
Immediate jeopardy
3
The record, 2010–2025
’10’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file21/30

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
110
Ownership
Government - County
Chain
Independent
County
Marion · rural
Medicare-certified since
1984

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
1

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 140 facilities of 100–127 beds in Missouri.

Last survey on record

Dec 15, 2025

329 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.063.71
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.29—
Annual nurse turnover65.0%50.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$55,361 across 2 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG511.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1227.3%E2250.0%F511.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 44 of the 139 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6093×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F7603×

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • F8123×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5842×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Maple Lawn Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF692Dec 15, 2025

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff provided adequate nutrition, monitored consumption, monitored or identify weight loss, completed assessments or notified the resident's provider or dietitian of weight loss, and did not evaluate the resident's care plan or initiate interventions to prevent further weight loss for one resident (Resident #14) in a sample of 17 residents. Review of the resident's weight records showed the resident lost 21.8 lbs. since 06/04/25, which was an 11.86 percent (%) weight loss in six months. The resident lost 15.2 lbs. since 10/01/25 (no weight for November documented) which was an 8.5% weight loss in two months. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF744Dec 15, 2025

    Based on observation, interview and record review the facility staff failed to ensure a resident with dementia (Resident #14), in a review of 17 sampled residents received high-quality, compassionate, and individualized care that supports his/her dignity, well-being, and independence, while addressing the unique challenges posed by dementia. The facility failed to find the root cause and triggers for a resident's behavior and initiate non-pharmacological Interventions, use effective communication strategies, and provide appropriate guidance to staff for managing behavioral symptoms. The resident experienced lethargy, weight loss, physical altercations, agitation, and new skin breakdown. The facility census was 59. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Mar 4, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one resident (Resident #1), in a review of nine sampled residents, was free from verbal abuse. The resident reported staff (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) D) raised his/her voice and told the resident to come on, come on while the resident tried to wheel himself/herself to the bathroom in a wheelchair. Resident #1, who had a diagnosis of aphasia (language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate effectively), tried to communicate specific needs to LPN D, and when LPN D was not understanding what the resident was trying to say, the resident reached out to touch LPN D's hand so he/she would listen to the resident. LPN D continued to yell at the resident and threaten to call the police. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF760Feb 20, 2024

    Refer to event id 84PV12 Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two residents (Resident #1 and #3), received medications as ordered by the physician upon admission to the facility. Resident #1 did not receive medications due to some medications not being available from the pharmacy and because staff failed to accurately transcribe some medications from the resident's hospital discharge orders to the resident's medication administration record (MAR). Apixaban (blood thinner) was omitted from the MAR for 1/31/24 and 2/1/24 through 2/5/24 (10 missed doses). The resident subsequently had a decline which sent him/her to the hospital where he/she was diagnosed with a stroke. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF760Jan 12, 2024

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two residents (Resident #1 and #3), received medications as ordered by the physician upon admission to the facility. Resident #1 did not receive medications due to some medications not being available from the pharmacy and because staff failed to accurately transcribe some medications from the resident's hospital discharge orders to the resident's medication administration record (MAR). Apixaban (blood thinner) was omitted from the MAR for 1/31/24 and 2/1/24 through 2/5/24 (10 missed doses). The resident subsequently had a decline which sent him/her to the hospital where he/she was diagnosed with a stroke. […]

Read 32 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 32 of 139 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Dec 15, 2025Standard and complaint14 findings · 2 harm
  • Sep 3, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 25, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 4, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 27, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 20, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 12, 2024Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 2, 2023Standard9 findings
Show the 22 earlier surveys
  • Sep 22, 2022Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 24, 2022Complaint6 findings
  • Jan 25, 2022Complaint6 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 25, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 7, 2020Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 26, 2020Standard13 findings
  • Dec 4, 2018Standard5 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 26, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Jun 9, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 7, 2016Standard7 findings · 1 harm
  • May 12, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 6, 2015Standard10 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 25, 2015Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 5, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 18, 2014Standard6 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 6, 2014Standard14 findings
  • Mar 18, 2013Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 17, 2013—6 findings
  • Jul 11, 2012—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Feb 28, 2012—6 findings
  • Dec 3, 2010—11 findings
  • Sep 28, 2010—2 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

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