COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER
609 SOUTH RAILROAD STREET, Matthews, MO 63867
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER Compares
COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Matthews, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (43.4%) is above the Missouri average of 23.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 43.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (84% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Matthews.
How is COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 43.4% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.3% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 98 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COTTON POINT LIVING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Matthews
Matthews sits in New Madrid County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,266 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $40,129
- Median home value
- $77,200
Demographics for New Madrid County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Matthews.
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