Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Country Aire Retirement Center
18540 State Highway 16 · Lewistown, MO 63452 · Lic. #053459 (MO) · 60 certified beds
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About Country Aire Retirement Center
Country Aire Retirement Center is an assisted living community in Lewistown, Missouri. Its capacity is 60 beds, above the Missouri median of 40 for assisted living communities. The MO licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Blue SKY Basin LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 66 citations, the most recent on November 17, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.92 hours per resident per day. Complaints about assisted living communities in Missouri go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 1-800-392-0210. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (66)
Records from January 2023 to November 2025.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2024.
July 11, 2024
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2024.
October 5, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 14, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 30, 2023.
Penalties (1)
March 19, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 6, 2025, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on March 19, 2025).
Staffing
2.92 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.53 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
- Parent company: Blue SKY Basin LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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