Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While this facility has received praise for its rehab services and local atmosphere, the most recent feedback contains serious allegations regarding medication safety and staff conduct. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit and specifically observe medication administration protocols and staff responsiveness before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the local, small-town atmosphere and effective rehab services. However, recent and historical reviews highlight serious concerns regarding medication management, unprofessional staff behavior, and poor communication with family members.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective rehab therapy services
- Small-town, community-oriented atmosphere
- Professionalism noted under new management
Concerns
- Inadequate or unprofessional medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication and accessibility of medical staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It’s wonderful to hear that the rehab therapy services are a strength here; could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to reach their mobility goals?
- 2Since the facility has a lovely small-town, community-oriented atmosphere, what kind of social activities or group outings do the residents participate in together?
- 3What is the specific process for ensuring medications are administered accurately and double-checked by the nursing staff?
- 4How does the nursing team communicate important medical updates or changes in a resident's condition to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night or over the weekend, what is the protocol for contacting the on-call physician and notifying the family?
- 6With the recent changes in management, what new steps are being taken to improve staff accessibility and responsiveness to resident needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This has got to be the place to go if youre in need of rehab. Everyone was so kind and helpful.”
“Nurses refuse to give meds nurses very rude to concern residents family and have their friends running in and out of facility all night sleep in their car while on shift leaving meds in room while having wondering residents”
“New management with Administrator and Director of Nursing! Cannot say enough about the professionalism and care that they have brought to our small town facility in the past month.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 23 deficiencies across three surveys with no complaints filed by families. The facility shows recurring issues with resident assessments and care planning, fire safety systems, and medication management. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses problems when identified, though some areas like dialysis care have reappeared across multiple surveys.
Nov 17, 2025Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jul 24, 2024Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Mar 31, 2023Routine9
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Circle B Enterprises
36 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 7 of 29 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Circle B Enterprises Holding Company INC
Owner · Organization
Bedell, Bryan
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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