Life Care Center of Sullivan

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Sullivan, MO

CMS overall rating

875 Dunsford Dr, Sullivan, MO 63080-1238 View map

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Life Care Center of Sullivan accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Sullivan accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Sullivan

Life Care Center of Sullivan is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 875 Dunsford Drive in Sullivan, Missouri. Operated by Sullivan Operations, LLC, in Franklin County, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with stay length averaging 52 days, reflecting a primarily short-term rehabilitation orientation. Alzheimer’s and dementia care is a confirmed program alongside skilled nursing.

CMS grades the facility 3 stars, 14.1 percent above Missouri average, with all four sub-ratings above state average, an uncommon profile. Staffing leads at 38.9 percent above Missouri average. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 30 total citations, all low to moderate in severity, with no critical findings, fines, and payment denials. Nurse hours reach 3h 58m per resident per day, 5 percent above Missouri average. At 77 percent occupancy that’s above Missouri’s 66.6 percent average, the facility has some availability.

Amenities include a community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop. On-site nurse aide training and an active resident council exist.

With a clean enforcement record and above-average performance across all CMS rating categories, Life Care Center of Sullivan is built for short-term post-acute rehabilitation and dementia care in Franklin County.

Facility Direct Line (573) 468-3128

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 58m per day

vs avg

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +126% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	28m per day	■ Avg State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 3m per day	▲ 54% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 6m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 11m per day	▲ 5% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▲ 126% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	18m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

52 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 60 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

56%

Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%

Occupied beds

67 / 120

Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceNovember 1, 2024

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

CountyFranklin

License Number052259

CMS Certification Number265294

Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid

Life Care Center of Sullivan is legally operated by Sullivan Operations, LLC, and administered by Suzanne Mayfield.

Corporate EntitySULLIVAN OPERATIONS, LLC

Owner NameSullivan Operations, LLC

Skilled Nursing Facility

120 units

Total beds

120 units

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 124 deficiencies 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Missouri state average

Overall vs. MO average

Latest Inspection June 16, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	124	35	This facility has 254% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (124 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 254% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	15.5	4.4	This facility has 252% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (15.5 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 252% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	8.9	2.9	This facility has 207% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (8.9 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 207% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	12	This facility has had 17% more total inspections than the Missouri average (14 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 17% more

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 6

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

27 moderate citations State average: N/A

2 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 4 years)

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 16, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 24, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 125

Employees 89

Contractors 36

Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 33

Average shift 8.8 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 26,594

Nursing staff breakdown

10.3 hours

8.9 hours

9.1 hours

Contractor staffing

1,931 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 27 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Registered Nurse: 3 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	30	0	30	11,104	92	100%	9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	27	41	6,044	92	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	8	3	11	1,912	90	98%	10.3
Nurse Aide in Training	7	0	7	1,270	81	88%	9.7
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	768	57	62%	9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	588	59	64%	7.8
RN Director of Nursing	3	0	3	534	59	64%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	520	59	64%	7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	471	60	65%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	469	59	64%	7.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	463	64	70%	7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	445	61	66%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	438	57	62%	7.7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	341	36	39%	9.5
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	322	56	61%	5.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	189	25	27%	7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	104	13	14%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	45	3	3%	15
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	40	10	11%	3.6

30 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

41 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Registered Nurse

% of Days 98%

7 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 88%

4 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 62%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 64%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 64%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 64%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 65%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 70%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 66%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 62%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 39%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 61%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 27%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 14%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 11%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 7.0

36% better than State average

State average: 10.9

Functional decline score 11.2

43% better than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 2.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.6%

67% better than State average

State average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 9.6%

53% better than State average

State average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.2%

5% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury 1.8%

55% better than State average

State average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.6%

32% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%

66% better than State average

State average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.5%

88% worse than State average

State average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use 13.2%

40% better than State average

State average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.1%

10% better than State average

State average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine 93.6%

In line with State average

State average: 90.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.30

11% worse than State average

State average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 4.05

72% worse than State average

State average: 2.35

Short-stay resident measures

Below average State avg: 2.1

Pneumococcal Vaccine 62.6%

6% worse than State average

State average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.9%

15% better than State average

State average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine 38.2%

40% worse than State average

State average: 63.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 29.5%

17% worse than State average

State average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits 10.1%

25% better than State average

State average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 65.5%

22% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 51.7%

In line with State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Total residents 69

Medicare

2.9% of residents

Medicaid

58% of residents

Private pay or other

39.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Sullivan from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 77.4% ↓ 2.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$546.3K ↑ ~$598.0K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.2M ↑ ~$386.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin -7.8% ↑ 10.3pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	73.8%	73.4%	95.6%	78.1%	74.3%	79.0%	82.1%	84.3%	83.3%	76.1%	72.5%	79.4%	77.4%
Beds	95	77	82	82	82	79	84	84	84	84	84	87	93
Net Income	-$133,181	-$310,685	$232,683	-$67,581	-$292,629	-$38,333	-$123,311	$215,157	-$89,536	$114,319	-$113,188	-$1,141,081	-$541,043
Gross Revenue	$5,418,743	$4,973,036	$5,381,331	$5,628,009	$5,246,829	$5,564,765	$6,078,317	$6,240,300	$6,343,904	$5,852,586	$6,583,353	$7,666,989	$8,273,477
Operating Expenses	$5,500,375	$5,161,371	$4,970,201	$5,222,157	$4,923,164	$4,930,367	$5,293,411	$5,152,522	$5,487,055	$5,839,412	$6,322,738	$7,470,062	$7,532,395
Net Patient Income	-$136,997	-$315,966	$223,093	-$68,996	-$299,779	-$45,791	-$128,680	$209,028	-$97,671	-$638,915	-$755,739	-$1,144,249	-$546,252
Net Patient Revenue	$5,363,378	$4,845,405	$5,193,294	$5,153,161	$4,623,385	$4,884,576	$5,164,731	$5,361,550	$5,389,384	$5,200,497	$5,566,999	$6,325,813	$6,986,143
Payroll Costs	$2,879,184	$2,901,230	$3,060,117	$3,025,558	$2,850,896	$3,164,540	$3,335,014	$3,243,042	$3,268,327	$3,230,082	$3,326,712	$3,815,253	$4,201,248
Operating Margin %	-2.6%	-6.5%	4.3%	-1.3%	-6.5%	-0.9%	-2.5%	3.9%	-1.8%	-12.3%	-13.6%	-18.1%	-7.8%
Medicare %	16.6%	19.8%	18.7%	15.3%	9.0%	6.9%	9.1%	7.6%	5.8%	8.7%	11.8%	9.9%	7.3%
Medicaid %	67.7%	60.8%	56.4%	59.0%	64.1%	62.4%	62.0%	63.0%	61.6%	65.7%	58.2%	58.7%	59.2%
Private %	15.6%	19.4%	24.9%	25.7%	26.9%	30.7%	28.9%	29.4%	32.6%	25.5%	30.0%	31.4%	33.6%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$208	$222	$223	$221	$208	$204	$207	$207	$211	$222	$250	$251	$266
Cost/Day	$214	$237	$214	$224	$221	$206	$212	$199	$215	$250	$284	$296	$287
Avg Length of Stay	87.3 days	83.2 days	93.7 days	82.9 days	101.1 days	95.6 days	74.6 days	73.3 days	77.2 days	70.4 days	55.7 days	58.5 days	51.6 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$7.0M

Net patient income

-$546.3K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$7.0M

Net patient income

-$546.3K

Other income

$5.2K

Payroll costs

$4.2M 60.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.3M

Total costs

$7.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 29 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 20%

Private pay 60%

Medicaid 20%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 69%

Medicaid 19%

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What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Sullivan in?

Life Care Center of Sullivan is in the USA neighborhood of SULLIVAN.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Sullivan?

Life Care Center of Sullivan is legally operated by Sullivan Operations, LLC, and administered by Suzanne Mayfield.

Is Life Care Center of Sullivan in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Sullivan has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Sullivan?

According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of Sullivan's license number is 052259.

When does Life Care Center of Sullivan's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Life Care Center of Sullivan's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Sullivan?

Life Care Center of Sullivan's occupancy is 56%.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of Sullivan?

No, Life Care Center of Sullivan has a no-pet policy.

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Life Care Center of Sullivan

Overview of Life Care Center of Sullivan

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

Additional Policies & Features

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

30 Certified Nursing Assistant

41 Licensed Practical Nurse

11 Registered Nurse

7 Nurse Aide in Training

4 Medication Aide/Technician

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 RN Director of Nursing

1 Administrator

4 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Mental Health Service Worker

4 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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