MEYER CARE CENTER

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How MEYER CARE CENTER Compares

MEYER CARE CENTER is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Higginsville, 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 (10.7%) is below the Missouri average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Missouri average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (55% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7% (43% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7% (34% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Higginsville

Higginsville sits in Lafayette 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 consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

6,098 (18.7%)

Median age

42.4 years

Median household income

$62,076

Median home value

$154,300

Demographics for Lafayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Higginsville.

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