Total staff
71
Employees
57
Contractors
14
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
La Plata Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Kirksville, MO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
La Plata Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Kirksville, MO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
La Plata Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
La Plata Nursing Home is a nursing home in La Plata, MO, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment to ensure older adults’ comfort and safety. 24-hour care, housekeeping, and nutritious meals are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Thoughtfully furnished rooms and cozy common areas also ensure residents have more spaces to rest and interact with their surroundings. Nestled in the tree-lined residential area of La Plata, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Missouri, as it has dedicated services for older adults’ welfare.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 75th out of 276 homes in Missouri. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 75th out of 276 homes in Missouri. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 12m per day
Rank #75 / 276Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 276 homes in Missouri. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Missouri average, with a ranking across 276 Missouri SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Missouri avg
+13%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 2m per day |
Types of Care at La Plata Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Rank #73 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 283 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
211 days
Occupancy rate
84.4%
Rank #73 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 283 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
211 days
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #490 / 562Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 490th out of 562 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.69:1
0% compared with Missouri average
Avg staff/day
26
Average shift
6.9 hours
15% worse than Missouri average
Total staff hours (quarter)
16,392
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
3
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2.1%
346 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,701 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,471 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,342 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,217 | 91 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 778 | 81 | 88% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 297 | 46 | 50% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 277 | 51 | 55% | 4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 186 | 25 | 27% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 116 | 53 | 58% | 2.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 92 | 46 | 50% | 1.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 22 | 24% | 1.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 13% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 20% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7% | 1.5 |
19 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
11 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
99%
3 Registered Nurse
% of Days
88%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
63%
1 Administrator
% of Days
58%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
50%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
55%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
27%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
58%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
50%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
3%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
20%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
7%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$174K Rank #263 / 283Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 263rd out of 283 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Missouri average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 283 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
138% higher than Missouri averageMissouri average: $73K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
45% more payment denials than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$174K
Missouri average
$73K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
40% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 10.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.8
65% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.1%
39% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.1%
75% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 20.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
3.0%
83% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 18.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
8.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
8.9%
121% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.8%
63% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.0%
194% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
12% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 12.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
26.0%
18% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 22.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.2%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 85.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.2%
16% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 90.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
19% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 66.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
41% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
42
Medicare
3
7.1% of residents
Medicaid
22
52.4% of residents
Private pay or other
17
40.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for La Plata Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.4%
↑ 1.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$105.0K
↓ ~$381.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.1M
↑ ~$295.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.9%
↓ 10.8pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Home revenue
$3.8M
Operating deficit
-$105.0K
Governmental community
Home revenue
$3.8M Rank #245 / 286Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 286 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Missouri SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$105.0K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #239 / 286Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 286 homes in Missouri. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #239 / 286Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 286 homes in Missouri. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$3.9M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata Nursing Home
Is La Plata Nursing Home in a walkable area?
La Plata Nursing Home has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at La Plata Nursing Home?
La Plata Nursing Home's occupancy is 84.4%.
What is the address of La Plata Nursing Home?
La Plata Nursing Home is located at 100 Old Stagecoach Rd, La Plata, MO 63549.
What is the phone number of La Plata Nursing Home?
(660) 332-4315 will put you in contact with the team at La Plata Nursing Home.
Is La Plata Nursing Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — La Plata Nursing Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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