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Laurie Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

610 Highway O, Gravois Mills, MO 65037108 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 24 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While many visitors praise the facility's cleanliness and active social calendar, recent reports of neglect are concerning. We strongly recommend scheduling an unannounced visit to observe staff-to-resident interactions and speaking directly with the administrator about their protocols for long-term care oversight.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

24 reviews on Google
Laurie Care Center receives polarized feedback, with many visitors praising the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and warm, family-like atmosphere. However, some family members report serious concerns regarding neglect and poor treatment of long-term residents, particularly in recent reviews. Potential families should weigh the positive reports of staff kindness against the critical allegations of systemic care failures.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Engaging and frequent resident activities
  • Warm, compassionate staff interactions
  • Strong community involvement

Concerns

  • Allegations of neglect and poor quality of care for long-term residents (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or dismissive treatment by administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02018(2)1.02019(2)3.02020(4)3.82021(12)4.82024(22)2.02026(4)

Distribution · 46 analyzed

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4
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3
2
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that the facility has a 2-star staffing rating, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to ensure consistent, high-quality attention for long-term residents?
  • 2I noticed some concerns regarding the quality of care for long-term residents; could you walk me through the protocols you have in place to ensure personalized, attentive care for those who require more intensive support?
  • 3With 8 recent state violations, what improvements or changes have been implemented recently to address those specific findings and ensure a higher standard of compliance?
  • 4The facility is highly praised for its engaging activities; could you describe a typical week of programming and how you ensure residents with different mobility levels are able to participate?
  • 5How does your administrative team handle communication and feedback from families, especially if concerns arise regarding the daily care or well-being of a resident?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific process for stabilizing a resident and communicating with family members during off-hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

The residents are so proud of their home and there is ALWAYS something exciting going on - whether it be outings in the community or inviting the community into their environment.

Local Guide/Visitor · 2024★★★★★

The nurses, especially Sue, have been fantastic at keeping us updated and ensuring my dad’s medical needs are well lo

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

I hate to have to be so negative but this family has had enough of nursing home failures. Neglect . On even the basic care.

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 24 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
81%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.13hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility33.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.3%
US
95.5%
MO
90.9%
Morgan
95.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.1%
Better than Avg
Here
5.1%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Morgan
29.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.8%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Morgan
13.9%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
15.5%
MO
23.6%
Morgan
19.0%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
93.0%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Morgan
97.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
5.3%
MO
5.5%
Morgan
6.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility40.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.2%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Morgan
84.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility45.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
45.0%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
Morgan
78.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Morgan
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Near state avg (12.0)
1 complaint-triggered

A family filed a complaint that led to a serious abuse protection deficiency in 2024, which is concerning but has been corrected. The facility shows recurring issues across multiple surveys in fire safety systems, dietary services, and care planning. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems with safety systems and food services suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 24, 2025Routine
15
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify 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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0761Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

0838Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

May 3, 2024Routine
3
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Apr 1, 2024Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Feb 10, 2023Routine
7
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Laurie Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Merriott, LanaW-2 Managing EmployeeMerriott, LanaOfficer / DirectorHuffman, AmandaOfficer / DirectorMerriott, LanaOfficer / DirectorSmith, LanceOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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