The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF WAYNESVILLE
WAYNESVILLE, MO · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Waynesville has an overall 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.49 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day), and it has a recent federal penalty with $22,081 in fines in the last 24 months; inspection and health inspection ratings are 3 stars, while quality measures are 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4855 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $22,081recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4855.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08
- Nurse aides
- 2.00
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.9%9.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%6.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.8%4.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14%19%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%15.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.2%8.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.6%70%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—26.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
10.5%34.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,081 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,081 in total fines.
- $22,081
Federal fine
Mar 17, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.4 residents on an average day (64% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.