South County Health Care Center
Arnold, Missouri · CCN 265509
20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2026.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 89
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 153
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT
- County
- Jefferson
- Medicare-certified since
- 1992
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 75 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Missouri.
Last survey on record
Jun 16, 2026
146 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 1.40 | 3.15 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.17 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $93,995 across 1 penalty
- Payment denials
- 1
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J13.0% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2472.7% | E412.1% | F26.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C26.1% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- 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.
- F6412×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at South County Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 27, 2026
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect three residents (Residents #1, #2, and #3) of three sampled residents from sexual abuse when the Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) offered and provided his/her personal medications to the residents in exchange for sexual activity and inappropriate touching. The facility also failed to protect Resident #1, with a history of substance abuse, from abuse when the Activities Director (AD) took the resident in his/her personal vehicle to purchase marijuana. The AD and resident then used the marijuana together while in the vehicle. The facility census was 86. The administration was notified on 3/25/26 at 1:30 P.M. and 3/26/26 at 1:00 P.M. of the Immediate Jeopardy situations which began on 03/18/26. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 7, 2025
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of food-borne illness. This had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 92.Review of the facility's Dietary Equipment Operations and Sanitation Policy, last reviewed 02/02/24, showed:-The Dietary Manager shall record all cleaning and sanitation tasks for the Dietary Department;-The dietary employee should complete the tasks assigned for the day shift;- All surfaces and equipment shall be washed in sanitizing solution;-Tray carts, dish carts, and utility carts should be washed after each meal, using sanitizing solution and a clean cloth;-Clean grill surface with grill stone and diluted degreaser or grill cleaner after each… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 22, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. These practices had the potential to affect all residents who are served food from the kitchen. The facility's census was 82. Review of the facility's policy, Refrigerators and Freezers, revised [DATE], showed: - Refrigerators and/or freezers are maintained in good working condition. Refrigerators keep foods at or below 41 Fahrenheit (F) and freezers keep frozen foods frozen solid; - Monthly tracking sheets for all refrigerators and freezers are posted to record temperatures; - Monthly tracking sheets include time, refrigerator temperature, temperature of potentially hazardous food and temperature… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Jun 16, 2026
Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to provide residents with a clean, comfortable and homelike environment by failing to maintain resident-use areas, bathing areas and common areas in a sanitary and orderly condition. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 80.The facility did not provide a policy for a safe, clean, and comfortable homelike environment.Review of the Resident Council minutes from the 02/11/26 meeting showed a concern with housekeeping and not getting the rooms cleaned. There was no follow-up included. Observation on 06/16/26 at 9:00 A.M., during the initial tour of the facility showed a strong a strong urine odor upon entering.Observations on 06/16/26 at 9:12 A.M. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF570Aug 7, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain a surety bond (a purchased bond for security of residents' personal funds) sufficient to ensure the protection of resident funds. The facility census was 92.Review of the facility's Resident Trust policy, last reviewed 06/12/25, showed:-The facility shall allow residents to access personal possessions and funds during regular business hours, Monday through Friday;-The facility shall keep an accurate and maintained accounting system for the residents that choose to have their personal funds managed;-The facility shall provide assurance of financial security by means of a surety bond. The bond shall be in an amount equal to at least one and one-half times the average total of the reconciled monthly balances. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 89 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 16, 2026Complaint2 findings
- Apr 16, 2026Complaint2 findings
- Mar 27, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 7, 2025Standard19 findings
- May 29, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Aug 22, 2024Standard3 findings
- Mar 24, 2023Standard5 findings
- Dec 11, 2020Standard3 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Jul 31, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jun 6, 2019Standard and complaint8 findings
- Nov 6, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Jun 15, 2018Standard5 findings
- May 26, 2017Standard and complaint12 findings
- Apr 25, 2016Standard4 findings
- Jun 26, 2015Standard and complaint3 findings
- Jun 19, 2014Standard3 findings
- Jun 25, 2013—4 findings
- May 17, 2012—6 findings
- Mar 20, 2012—1 finding
- Jun 10, 2011—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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