Sarcoxie Health Care Center, Sarcoxie, MO

The Essentials

Summary

Across 7 inspections from March 2020 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 22 findings at Sarcoxie Health Care Center; 21 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 7; 2020–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 22; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 21; Of 22 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 0; No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020	1	6	0
2021	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2023	1	4	0
2024	1	1	0
2025	3	10	2
2026	1	1	0

What the Record Shows

21 of 22 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, March 28, 2025, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level G).

What to Ask About

Respiratory Care, No Recorded Correction

Report at a Glance

Facility: Sarcoxie Health Care Center
Address: 1505 Miner, Sarcoxie, MO 64862
CMS Certification Number: 265649
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 40
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Record Window: March 13, 2020 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jul 232026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 142025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 2, 2026
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 2, 2026
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 17, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 17, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 272025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 23, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 282025
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected May 9, 2025
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected May 9, 2025
- F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 25, 2025
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 9, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 272024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Aug 242023
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 1, 2023
- F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2023
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 5, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 132020
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F700Try 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 30, 2020
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 16, 2020
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2020
- F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 31, 2020
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2020
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2020
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Respiratory Care, No Recorded Correction
F695 was cited in July 2026. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The July 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
20232425252526F695 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The July 23, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
02
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in November 2025.
03
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts March 13, 2020; anything earlier is not in it.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Missouri state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Mar 13, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Aug 24, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Aug 27, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Mar 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Aug 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Nov 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Missouri state survey agency
Inspection Jul 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 265649
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowMarch 13, 2020 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before March 2020 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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