SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER

CMS abuse icon · Jefferson · MO · For profit - Limited Liability company · RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT chain · 153 certified beds · CCN 265509 · SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER, L.L.C.


SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER operates 153 certified beds in ARNOLD, Missouri. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1992-10-12. It averages 85.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 33 health-inspection deficiencies for SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER since 2023-03-24, 28 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-16.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-16F0584Honor 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.E
2026-06-16F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-04-16F0658, F0677Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2026-03-27F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2025-08-07F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-08-07F0570, F0584, F0607Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E
2025-08-07F0578, F0627, F0628, F0641, F0656, F0690, F0695, F0700, F0759, F0804, F0880, F0909, F0947Honor 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. / Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Try 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. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Regularly 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. / Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D
2025-08-07F0577, F0732Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2025-05-29F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-08-22F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-08-22F0550, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-03-24F0641, F0656, F0689, F0695, F0880Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-27Fine$93,995

Has SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-05-1357

How is SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER staffed relative to the MO average?

MeasureThis facilityMO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day1.401923.43324
Average number of residents per day85.573.0

Who owns SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER, L.L.C. and belongs to the RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRELIANT CARE GROUP LLCsince 04/01/2025
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTRCG INC, RICHARD J. DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DESTEFANE, RICHARDsince 04/01/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLRELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, ARSHAD, ABDULLAH, DESTEFANE, RICHARD, MAGNUSSEN, KATINAsince 04/01/2025
ADP OF THE SNFRELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC, RICHARD J. DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, SOUTH COUNTY ASSOCIATES I, L.L.C., TLG II LLP, ARSHAD, ABDULLAH, DESTEFANE, RICHARD, MAGNUSSEN, KATINAsince 04/01/2025

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