Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Country Aire Retirement Center
18540 State Highway 16 · Lewistown, MO 63452 · Lic. #053459 (MO) · 8 certified beds
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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
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
66
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
66
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
66
Inspection history (66)
Records from January 2023 to November 2025.
January 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 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 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · B
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0940Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0940 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0637Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0637 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0561Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 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 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0868Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 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 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · E
Citation F0803Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · F
Citation F0943Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOVJanuary 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-01-18 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-01-18.GOV
Penalties (1)
Total fines on file: $0
March 19, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-06-06CMS 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)
- 2025Q43.53 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.53 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-012.97 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-012.97 hrs/resident/day
- 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
Parent organization: Blue SKY Basin LLC
parent · PAC 4981002102
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 60 to 8 beds.
Reported by Missouri DHSS
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 8 to 60 beds.
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 10, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 60 to 8 beds.
Reported by Missouri DHSS
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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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/moNursing Homes
Median · MO$6,741/moNearby alternatives
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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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