RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER
1001 NORTH WALNUT, Steele, MO 63877
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER Compares
RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Steele, 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 staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — 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 RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Steele.
How is RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER 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 is RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.1% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RIVER OAKS CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 90 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 RIVER OAKS CARE 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 RIVER OAKS CARE 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 Steele
Steele sits in Pemiscot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% 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+
- 2,763 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $34,709
- Median home value
- $88,200
Demographics for Pemiscot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Steele.
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