Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
South County Health Care Center
1101 West Outer 21 Road · Arnold, MO 63010 · 126 certified beds
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About South County Health Care Center
South County Health Care Center is a nursing home in Arnold, Missouri. Its capacity is 126 beds, above the Jefferson County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Reliant Care Management. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 28 citations, the most recent on August 7, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 1.15 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Arnold. 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, October 2026.
Inspection history (28)
Records from March 2023 to August 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2025.
Penalties (2)
March 27, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $93,995 against this nursing home on March 27, 2026.
March 27, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 13, 2026, lasting 57 days (triggered by inspection on March 27, 2026).
Staffing
1.15 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 1.61 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Reliant Care Management, a chain of 35 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 1.0 for staffing, 3.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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