ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

La Plata Nursing Home

100 Old Stagecoach Road, La Plata, MO 63549

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 3 in Macon County (660) 332-4315
Certified beds
52
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.24 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.52 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.24 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.02 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 30 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 8, 2024 (1 year ago).

F Nov 8, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 8, 2024 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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 m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 8, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 8, 2024 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2024 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2024 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 2, 2023 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HRUSKA, APRIL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DANIELS, LANA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LA PLATA NURSING HOME DISTRICT Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HRUSKA, APRIL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BELL, AURORA Individual GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
BELL, AURORA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HRUSKA, APRIL Individual ADP OF THE SNF

What families say

Write a review

No family reviews yet for La Plata Nursing Home. If you or a relative have experience of this home, other families would find it useful.

Be the first to review

Every review is confirmed by email and read by a moderator before it appears. We remove reviews written by or for a facility. If something is wrong right now, report a concern — that routes you to your state ombudsman, who can actually intervene.

Common questions about La Plata Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for La Plata Nursing Home? +

La Plata Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at La Plata Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.52 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has La Plata Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 30 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does La Plata Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, La Plata Nursing Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.