COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER
18540 STATE HIGHWAY 16, Lewistown, MO 63452
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How COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER Compares
COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lewistown, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (11.1%) is below the Missouri average of 23.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.7% — better 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 COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER with other nursing homes in Lewistown.
How is COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.0% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 60 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 COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT 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 COUNTRY AIRE RETIREMENT 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 Lewistown
Lewistown sits in Lewis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 1,854 (18.7%)
- Median age
- 40.9 years
- Median household income
- $45,118
- Median home value
- $88,200
Demographics for Lewis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lewistown.
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