SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER
1505 MINER, Sarcoxie, MO 64862
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
How SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sarcoxie, 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 staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Missouri average of 4.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5% (83% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sarcoxie.
How is SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.5% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SARCOXIE HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SARCOXIE HEALTH 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 SARCOXIE HEALTH 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 Sarcoxie
Sarcoxie sits in Jasper 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+
- 18,765 (15.6%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,155
- Median home value
- $124,200
Demographics for Jasper County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sarcoxie.
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