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Reviews of Apple Ridge Care Center are sharply divided, with some families praising the scenic setting, friendly staff, and caring atmosphere, while others report serious lapses in basic care and cleanliness. The facility has served Waverly for decades as a small, physician-founded skilled nursing home, but recent feedback suggests inconsistent staffing and oversight.
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Apple Ridge Care Center is a senior living community in Waverly, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Cable or Satellite TV. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews.
Apple Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Waverly, Missouri, offering long-term care and restorative therapy services. The center is a Medicare/Medicaid certified 60-bed facility founded by local physicians and has served the Waverly area for over 45 years.
The community provides complete round-the-clock care with onsite medication management and assessment. Clinical services include occupational, physical, and speech therapies, along with laboratory, social, and vision services. Custom nutritional programs are available to residents.
Each traditional suite is designed for safety, comfort, and convenience, with amenities including free cable and WiFi, thermostat control, and comfortable bathrooms. The facility maintains a family-friendly environment with compassionate and well-trained personnel dedicated to residents.
Located in Waverly, known as the "Apple Capital of Missouri," the center features scenic views of the Missouri River. The area is rich with Civil War history and surrounded by orchards and vineyards, providing residents with a distinctive regional setting.
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Help Me Choose3.8overall · 12 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (12)
SAME TEAM
May 2026
DO NOT PUT ANYONE YOU CARE ABOUT IN APPLE RIDGE , ITS NO ONES JOB"" TO CARE" CORPERATE OR ADMIN NO WONDER THEY HAVE THE WROST TURN AROUND RATE. THERE DOPED UP SUB CONTRACTORS THAT CANT EVEN PUT A DOOR ON A ""LAUNDRY FACILITY THAT HAS BIOHAZARD MATERIALS WHERE THE RESIDENTS CLOTHING AND BEDING SHOULD BE CLEANED.
Joe Bartlett
May 2025
Beautiful view! Friendly nursing, staff and the new administrator is working hard to make this facility a great home for residents.
Nancy Denney
Aug 2023
My brother was there for a short time. The place totally smells like urine each time I was there. The staff rude and lazy. One day I was there he was totally laying in urine and had soiled sheets on the floor that someone was too lazy to pick up. Someone there took his tv, remote and all of his good clothing. I wouldn't recommend this place for my dead dog.
Candice Palmer
Aug 2022
I went there for the first time and was pleasantly surprised to see the organization/decorating cute/clean and to have someone greet me up front/individual playing guitar and singing to residents at the entry way. Nothing but friendly staff. High recommend.
Pat Johnson
Apr 2021
Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly, Missouri sets in the rolling hills over looking the Missouri River. Prior to covid-19 I always enjoyed visiting my aunt who they called "momma" and my cousin who shared a room with her. We were able to share tasty meals together. We observed some of the planned activities they had for the residents. Most that could, participated and had a good time. My aunt says they are good to them. I could see the loving care the staff had for everyone. The facility was always clean when we came to visit. It appeared to have sufficient number of staff members to take care of everyone. Thank you Apple Ridge for all you do for those wonderful people.
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 3, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 3, 2026
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 3, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 30, 2025
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 16, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 31, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 8, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Apple Ridge Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Apple Ridge Care Center is located at 100 West Thomas Avenue in Waverly, Missouri.
Reviews of Apple Ridge Care Center are sharply divided, with some families praising the scenic setting, friendly staff, and caring atmosphere, while others report serious lapses in basic care and cleanliness. The facility has served Waverly for decades as a small, physician-founded skilled nursing home, but recent feedback suggests inconsistent staffing and oversight.
Apple Ridge Care Center had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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