Life Care Center of Waynesville

700 Birch Lane, Waynesville, MO 65583

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Life Care Center of Waynesville is a nursing home in Waynesville, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

CMS overall star rating3 of 5
Last standard health inspectionMarch 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
Health citations since November 14, 202232 (Missouri average 36)
Fines in the past three years1, $22,081 in total
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This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

CMS update of April 29, 2026
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
- Fine
  CMS changed the fine from March 17, 2025 from $33,970 to $22,081.
Health inspection on November 24, 2025
2 citations
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0658 4 times since 2024.
- Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
  CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2026.
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CMS update of July 30, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
- Health citation
  CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on February 1, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 17, 2025
12 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
104 of 486 Missouri homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $22,081 on March 17, 2025.
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- Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0698. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.
- Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0700 2 times since 2022.
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Fire safety inspection on March 17, 2025
4 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2022.
- Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
- Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2025.
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CMS update of February 26, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on December 5, 2024
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
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CMS update of October 30, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 26, 2024
2 citations
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.
- Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.
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Health inspection on February 1, 2024
12 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0570. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0575. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0625. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0584. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation F0679. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
  CMS has cited this home for F0679 2 times since 2022.
- Citation F0761. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
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Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2024
2 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
- Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
  CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
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CMS update of January 31, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 14, 2022
3 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
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Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2022
11 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
- Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2022.
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CMS star ratings

3 of 5CMS overall star rating
3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating

Facts from CMS

Phone: (573) 774-6456
Last standard health inspection: March 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds: 120
Residents per day, on average: 78
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Legal business name: Waynesville Medical Investors LLC
Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in: Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (32 vs 36).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/14/1999
PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/14/1999
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/14/2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/30/1999
WAYNESVILLE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/22/1999

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CASTILLO, MORGANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/07/2020
EKLUND, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2024
FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2002
HEBELER, CHARLENEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/03/2024
LEBEDOWICZ, BOHDANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/1999
ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Waynesville last inspected?

CMS lists March 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Waynesville have?

CMS lists 32 health citations since November 14, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Waynesville been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $22,081 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Waynesville?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Waynesville a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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Inspections, fines and changes

CMS update of April 29, 2026

CMS update of February 25, 2026

CMS update of January 14, 2026

Health inspection on November 24, 2025

CMS update of July 30, 2025

CMS update of June 25, 2025

CMS update of May 28, 2025

CMS update of April 30, 2025

Health inspection on March 17, 2025

Fire safety inspection on March 17, 2025

CMS update of February 26, 2025

Health inspection on December 5, 2024

CMS update of October 30, 2024

CMS update of July 31, 2024

CMS update of April 25, 2024

Health inspection on March 26, 2024

Health inspection on February 1, 2024

Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2024

CMS update of January 31, 2024

Health inspection on November 14, 2022

Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2022

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Owners and managers

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