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South County Health Care Center

1101 West Outer 21 Road · Arnold, MO 63010 · 126 certified beds

(636) 296-5455

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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

1.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (28)

Records from March 2023 to August 2025.

  • August 7, 2025

    Tag F0584

    Honor 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 F0577

    Allow 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 F0607

    Develop 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 F0690

    Provide 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 F0732

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2025.

  • August 7, 2025

    Tag F0695

    Provide 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 F0578

    Honor 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 F0628

    Provide 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 F0759

    Ensure 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 F0909

    Regularly 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 F0627

    Ensure 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 F0700

    Try 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 F0880

    Provide 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 F0570

    Assure 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 F0656

    Develop 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 F0804

    Ensure 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 F0947

    Ensure 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 F0641

    Ensure 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0684

    Provide 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.

Nursing Homes

Missouri median$6,741/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Arnold.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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