601 W 3rd St, Caruthersville, MO 63830
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Southgate Living Center
Caruthersville, MissouriMedicare inspection record
About Southgate Living Center
Southgate Living Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Caruthersville, Missouri residents who need short-term recovery or ongoing medical care. Our experienced team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
94 residents
Location
Caruthersville, MO
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
500 TRUMAN BOULEVARD, Caruthersville, Missouri 63830
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
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Missouri average is 11.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Missouri average.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 34 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 14 minutesBelow the Missouri average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 50%Below the Missouri average |
Inspections
19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 17, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 17, 2026
March 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 7 citations
Provide 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 CareCorrected Apr 18, 2025Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 18, 2025Provide 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 CareCorrected Apr 18, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 18, 2025Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 18, 2025Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 18, 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 Apr 18, 2025
February 9, 2024 · Standard inspection · 10 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 Apr 2, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 2, 2024Develop 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 Apr 2, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 2, 2024Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 2, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 2, 2024Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 2, 2024Honor 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 few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 2, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 2, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Caruthersville No 1 Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 94
- Average residents per day
- 66
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- December 18, 2003
- Part of a chain
- Circle B Enterprises, 36 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- None
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 265771
Location
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500 TRUMAN BOULEVARDCaruthersville, MO 63830
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Questions about Southgate Living Center
How did Southgate Living Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 5, 2026 and cited 2 health deficiencies. The Missouri average is 11.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Southgate Living Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident per day, including 14 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Southgate Living Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Southgate Living Center in the last three years.
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.