MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER
1000 PATTERSON STREET, Anderson, MO 64831
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 MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER Compares
MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Anderson, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (38.7%) is above the Missouri average of 23.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 38.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (64% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Anderson.
What keeps MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 38.7% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MCDONALD COUNTY LIVING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 96 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 MCDONALD COUNTY 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 MCDONALD COUNTY 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 Anderson
Anderson sits in McDonald County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.6% 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+
- 3,566 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 38.2 years
- Median household income
- $42,876
- Median home value
- $102,200
Demographics for McDonald County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Anderson.
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