FPoor · score 23/100 · #453 of 482 in Missouri
South County Health Care Center
1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 63010 · 153 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 1.4 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Missouri
24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 187)bottom quarter
$93,995 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why South County Health Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Missouri nursing homes in the same size band (large, 153 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
South County Health Care Center at a Glance
F
23/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 1.40 h.
1<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 187.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
53<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $93,995 fines, 1 denials.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Missouri, large facilities · CMS record 265509 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 63010
Phone6362965455
CountyJefferson
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds153
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- 12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
1
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top 10%
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.