LA PLATA NURSING HOME
100 OLD STAGECOACH ROAD, La Plata, MO 63549
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LA PLATA NURSING HOME Compares
LA PLATA NURSING HOME is a 52-bed government-owned nursing facility in La Plata, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.5%) is below the Missouri average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 52 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.3% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the Missouri average of 25.9% (26% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LA PLATA NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LA PLATA NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in La Plata.
How is LA PLATA NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures 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 LA PLATA NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.8% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LA PLATA NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.5% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LA PLATA NURSING HOME?
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 LA PLATA NURSING HOME?
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 La Plata
La Plata sits in Macon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.4% 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+
- 3,388 (22.4%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $44,696
- Median home value
- $100,500
Demographics for Macon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Plata.
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