CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
California Care Center in California, Missouri has received a Trust Grade of B+, indicating that it is above average and recommended for families seeking care. It ranks #5 out of 479 facilities in Missouri, placing it in the top half, and is the best option in Moniteau County. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 1 in 2023 to 2 in 2024. Staffing is a weakness, rated 2 out of 5 stars with a turnover rate of 53%, which is below the state average, but there is good RN coverage, exceeding 88% of other facilities. Notably, there have been serious incidents reported, including staff administering the wrong medication to a resident, leading to a hospital stay, and another instance where medication errors were not properly communicated to the resident's physician. Additionally, there was a concern regarding the maintenance of a comfortable living environment, as staff failed to ensure resident areas were in good repair. These incidents highlight some critical areas for improvement, despite the facility's overall strengths.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Missouri
- #5/479
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 53% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Missouri. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Missouri avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
May 2024
2 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to notify one resident's (Resident #1's) out of one sampled residents' physician when the resident was given another residents medication wh...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to ensure residents remained free of significant medication errors when staff administered Resident #2's medication to Resident #1 which res...
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Jun 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to provide a comfortable and homelike environment, whe...
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Apr 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, facility staff failed to revise care plans for five residents (Resident #6, ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to implement facility communicable disease policies and procedures to ensure all employees were screened appropriately and in a timely manne...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview, facility staff failed to post the required nurse staffing information which included the total number of staff and the actual hours worked by both licensed and unli...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Missouri.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- • 6 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is California's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Missouri, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is California Staffed?
CMS rates CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 53%, compared to the Missouri average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at California?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER during 2022 to 2024. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm, 3 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates California?
CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by JAMES & JUDY LINCOLN, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 60 certified beds and approximately 31 residents (about 52% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CALIFORNIA, Missouri.
How Does California Compare to Other Missouri Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Missouri, CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (53%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting California?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is California Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Missouri. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at California Stick Around?
CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 53%, which is 7 percentage points above the Missouri average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was California Ever Fined?
CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is California on Any Federal Watch List?
CALIFORNIA CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.