Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (57% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Lawson Manor & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving residents in Lawson, Missouri. Valerie Jefferes owns the 60-bed home, Lawson #1, Inc, operates it, and Debra Dade administers it. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, giving families several ways to cover post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
Operating for one year, the facility currently has a 68% occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of 196 days, including individuals recovering after hospitalization and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing services. Nursing support averages approximately 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides work together to provide direct care, supervision, and daily support.
A Walk Score of 39 places the community in a car-dependent area of rural Lawson. Most errands, appointments, and visits require transportation. The location offers a quieter small-town setting rather than the convenience offered by urban areas, which may appeal to residents and families looking for a peaceful environment.
State inspections conducted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services identified management and operational concerns related to medication handling, resident safety procedures, financial management practices, and facility sanitation. These findings are areas that have required attention and oversight. Families evaluating the home should review current inspection reports, discuss management responses, and ask about how areas of concern are being addressed and monitored.
Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab is legally operated by Lawson #1, Inc, and administered by Debra Dade.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 66 | 35 | This facility has 89% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (66 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 89% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.6 | 2.9 | This facility has 128% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (6.6 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 128% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 10 | 12 | This facility has had 17% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (10 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer |
State average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 36.5
State average 5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
43 of 59 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 59 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 59 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.7
State average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
768 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 0 | 19 | 3,577 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,362 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,267 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,250 | 87 | 95% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 940 | 86 | 93% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 613 | 69 | 75% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 525 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 361 | 50 | 54% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 359 | 52 | 57% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 340 | 65 | 71% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 263 | 71 | 77% | 3.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 220 | 33 | 36% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 44 | 48% | 1.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 25 | 27% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 32 | 35% | 0.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 18, 2025 · $78K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (57% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lawson's city center to Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.3M
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#39 / 277 | 36.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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36.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
45.6%
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82
MO AVG
96
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#262 / 450 |
79.3%
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79.3%
MO AVG
65.1
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3.78
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63
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45
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$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$8.4M
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#137 / 277 | $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.3M
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#131 / 277 | 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
45.6%
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| Aberdeen Heights | NH AL HOS IL MC SNF | Kirkwood | 91
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MO AVG
96
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MO AVG
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9
MO AVG
36.5
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2.3
MO AVG
5.7
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89
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89
MO AVG
45
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164
MO AVG
96
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MO AVG
65.1
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10
MO AVG
36.5
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5.0
MO AVG
5.7
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46
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46
MO AVG
45
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MO AVG
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$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
$3.3M
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56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG
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| Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab | NH HOS MC SNF | Lawson | 60
Facility
60
MO AVG
96
Rank
#340 / 450 |
68.3%
Facility
68.3%
MO AVG
65.1
Rank
#191 / 418 | +5% | 3.35
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3.35
MO AVG
3.74
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MO AVG
$76.9k
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#222 / 276 | 59
Facility
59
MO AVG
36.5
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Facility
7.4
MO AVG
5.7
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39
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39
MO AVG
45
Rank
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Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$8.4M
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#242 / 277 | $1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#270 / 277 | 40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
40.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
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Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab is legally operated by Lawson #1, Inc, and administered by Debra Dade.
Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to MO state health department records, Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab's license number is 052319.
According to MO state health department records, Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab's occupancy is 68%.
Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Lawson Manor &Amp; Rehab has a no-pet policy.
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