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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.

540 North Highway 51, Puxico, MO 6396060 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

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

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Food10.0Staff4.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • 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

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★★

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

Resident's family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

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.

Local community member · 2022★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.52hrs
69%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.66hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility74.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
74.6%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Stoddard
9.1%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.8%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
Stoddard
14.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.7%
US
19.4%
MO
17.9%
Stoddard
9.3%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
79.6%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Stoddard
73.9%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.8%
US
19.5%
MO
25.4%
Stoddard
25.5%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Stoddard
13.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility22.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.9%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
Stoddard
36.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.2%
Better than Avg
Here
88.2%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Stoddard
55.0%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Stoddard
3.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (12.0)
$11,164 in fines

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, 2025Routine
5
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.

0753Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2024Routine
9
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0728Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2023Routine
9
0222Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

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.

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.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0638Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Circle B Enterprises

Chain Size

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

100%

Bedell, Bryan

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Bedell, DonaldOfficer / DirectorBeaird, ToddOfficer / DirectorBedell, DonaldOfficer / DirectorAgh1 LLCManagerSovereign Healthcare Group LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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