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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
South County Health Care Center
Arnold, MissouriMedicare inspection record
About South County Health Care Center
South County Health Care Center brings together skilled nursing expertise and comprehensive rehabilitation services in Arnold, Missouri. Our experienced clinical team creates personalized care plans that help patients regain strength and independence through evidence-based therapies and attentive support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
153 residents
Location
Arnold, MO
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1101 WEST OUTER 21 ROAD, Arnold, Missouri 63010
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags South County Health Care Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 7, 2025, state inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies (the Missouri average is 11.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 1 hour 24 minutes with each resident a day, below the Missouri average of 3 hours 26 minutes.
Medicare fined South County Health Care Center once in the last three years, $93,995 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 1 hour 24 minutesBelow the Missouri average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 10 minutesBelow the Missouri average |
Inspections
28 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 9, 2026
April 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 12, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2026
March 27, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 26, 2026
August 7, 2025 · Standard inspection · 19 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 17, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Sep 17, 2025Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 17, 2025Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Sep 17, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 17, 2025Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 17, 2025Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Sep 17, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 17, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 17, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 17, 2025Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 17, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 17, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Sep 17, 2025Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 17, 2025
May 29, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 16, 2025
August 22, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 4, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $93,995 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- March 27, 2026Fine: $93,995
- March 27, 2026Payment denial, 57 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- South County Health Care Center, L.L.C.
- Medicare-certified beds
- 153
- Average residents per day
- 86
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- October 12, 1992
- Part of a chain
- Reliant Care Management, 34 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 265509
Location
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1101 WEST OUTER 21 ROADArnold, MO 63010
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Questions about South County Health Care Center
How did South County Health Care Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 7, 2025 and cited 24 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at South County Health Care Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 1 hour 24 minutes with each resident per day, including 10 minutes from registered nurses.
Has South County Health Care Center been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined South County Health Care Center once in the last three years, totaling $93,995.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.