LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE
700 BIRCH LANE, Waynesville, MO 65583
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waynesville, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (82% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5% (80% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE with other nursing homes in Waynesville.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE 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 practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 120 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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE?
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 LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE?
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 Waynesville
Waynesville sits in Pulaski County, where adults 65 and older make up about 8.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,493 (8.6%)
- Median age
- 27.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,426
- Median home value
- $160,700
Demographics for Pulaski County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waynesville.
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