Quick answers
- Where is Meyer Care Center?
- 1201 West 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037, in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Meyer Care Center?
- (660) 584-4224, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Meyer Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Meyer Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Meyer Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Meyer Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2022 to April 2, 2026), Medicare lists 52 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2022 to April 2, 2026), Meyer Care Center had 52 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day; the Missouri average is 3.40 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 2, 2026 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 17, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 2, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0761 Level F
“Ensure 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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0567 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0568 Level E
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0923 Level E
“Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
Previous cycle: July 18, 2024 — 22 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); May 27, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 22 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0947 Level F
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0568 Level E
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0572 Level D
“Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
F0925 Level D
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
Earlier cycle: September 29, 2022 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 29, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0813 Level E
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0567 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0640 Level D
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0925 Level C
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (37)
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0037 Level F
“Establish staff and initial training requirements.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0919 Level E
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0020 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.”
E0030 Level F
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0161 Level E
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0500 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
K0500 Level F
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0761 Level E
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0919 Level E
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0271 Level D
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.57 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.39 | 2.26 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.21 | 3.40 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.72 | 2.96 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.17 | 0.32 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 62.1% | 56.9% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc | Direct owner | 100% | May 1, 1997 |
| George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 1, 1997 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 48.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1997-05-01 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1201 West 19th Street, Higginsville, MO 64037 |
| County | Lafayette County |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (660) 584‑4224 |
| CMS Certification Number | 265667 |
| Name in Medicare records | MEYER CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation9.6 mi · Lexington, MO · 2 of 5 stars
- Lutheran Nursing Home11 mi · Concordia, MO · 4 of 5 stars
- Odessa Health Care Center13 mi · Odessa, MO · 1 of 5 stars
- Apple Ridge Care Center15 mi · Waverly, MO · 1 of 5 stars
- Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center18 mi · Richmond, MO · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Lafayette Regional Health Center7.5 mi · Lexington, MO · Critical Access Hospital
- Ray County Memorial Hospital18 mi · Richmond, MO · Critical Access Hospital
- Western Missouri Medical Center22 mi · Warrensburg, MO · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13