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Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Country Aire Retirement Center

18540 State Highway 16 · Lewistown, MO 63452 · Lic. #053459 (MO) · 8 certified beds

(417) 847-3386

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NPI 1619639192. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)

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About Country Aire Retirement Center

Country Aire Retirement Center is an assisted living community in Lewistown, Missouri, in Lewis County. The MO licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". Public records list 8 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Blue SKY Basin LLC. We hold 66 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 17 November 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 2.97 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

66

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

2.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

66

1.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

66

Inspection history (66)

Records from January 2023 to November 2025.

  • November 17, 2025 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-17 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-17.GOV
  • November 17, 2025 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-17 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-17.GOV
  • November 17, 2025 · E

    Citation F0563

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-17 under CMS tag F0563 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-17.GOV
  • November 17, 2025 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-17 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-17.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · F

    Citation F0725

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · E

    Citation F0678

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0678 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · E

    Citation F0565

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0565 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · F

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • March 19, 2025 · E

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-19 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV
  • January 8, 2025 · F

    Citation F0727

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-08.GOV
  • September 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0602

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-09 under CMS tag F0602 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-09.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0568

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0568 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0908

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · C

    Citation F0582

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · C

    Citation F0732

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV
  • July 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-11 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-11.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $0

  • March 19, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2025-06-06

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-06-06, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-03-19). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-19.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 2.97 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.53 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.53 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-012.97 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-012.97 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q12.97 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.56 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

  1. Parent organization: Blue SKY Basin LLC

    parent · PAC 4981002102

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 60 to 8 beds.

    Reported by Missouri DHSS

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  3. Sep 1, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 8 to 60 beds.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  4. Aug 10, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 60 to 8 beds.

    Reported by Missouri DHSS

  5. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MO range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Assisted Living

Median · MO$5,400/mo
See full MO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nursing Homes

Median · MO$6,741/mo
See full MO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

Missouri DHSSas of August 2026
Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Map location, Medicare certification number
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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