BAISCH NURSING CENTER in De Soto, MO has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 3.00 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark. Health inspection is 3 stars, quality measures are 2 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included quality assurance, antibiotic use monitoring, and facility assessment requirements.
Last inspection: February 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0009.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.36
Licensed practical nurses
0.32
Nurse aides
2.31
Weekend nursing
2.69
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
57.1%46.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.8%17.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
40.1%8.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%34.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.1%10.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%16%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—68.2%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
51.9 residents on an average day (85% of 61 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 25 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.