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Meramec Nursing Center

940 Mattox Drive

4.3(43 ratings)· Sullivan average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
60
Stay length
Short-term rehab stays available, not just long-term

What Families Think

Reviews for Meramec Nursing Center are sharply divided: several families praise attentive staff, strong communication, and a positive rehab experience, while others describe serious lapses in care, staffing shortages, and unresponsive management. The mix suggests inconsistent day-to-day experience depending on timing and staff on duty.

The Good

  • Staff praised for clear, proactive communication with families
  • Positive short-term rehab experience described by one family
  • Residents engaged through activities like zoom sessions
  • Rehab and skilled nursing care team described as attentive

The Bad

  • One report of high housekeeping turnover, 8 staff in a year
  • One detailed report of understaffing causing missed resident showers
  • One report of underage or unlicensed staff being used
  • One report describing the administrator as unresponsive to family concerns

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Meramec Nursing Center is a senior living community in Sullivan, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 43 reviews.

About Meramec Nursing Center

Meramec Nursing Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Sullivan, Missouri. The community is licensed for up to 60 residents.

Families rate Meramec Nursing Center 4.3 out of 5 based on 43 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Meramec Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Meramec Nursing Center

4.3overall · 43 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (43)

Stephanie Mercer

Dec 2025

via Google

I feel the same as a former employee their is a married couple their that do not act professional. They act like they run the place. That place went through 8 housekeepers in a year so, that's saying something. nursing wasn't bad. Housekeeping is a jock not professional for sure. Kitchen was also, good. I would recommend highering male housekeeper not a bad idea. Housekeeping isn't just for females.

Tashia Level

Oct 2025

via Google

1 stars is being kind, because everywhere has issues right?! This USED to be a great home with wonderful workers. Unfortunately this place has been going down hill since the beginning of the year. Most the staff is family or friends so they try to hide things or sweep them under the rug. They have underage and unlicensed staff working there. They're very neglectful of resident care in many aspects, specifically the last 4 months. Resident will go weeks without showers and they will blame it on the resident, even though it's because they're not staffed. All nursing homes are mandated to be trained in behavioral crisis intervention and they are NOT. They talk to residents and family rudely and with a tone of voice and then act like they didnt when called out. They lie to family members about patient care and medication administraton. The administrator christine does not return phone calls unless state is threatened. I used to recommend this home all the time and sadly I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy now. If your family is there, All I can say is visit daily and pay attention. Also turn them into state if you find an issue that seems neglectful. Nothing is going to change if you don't. Admin doesn't do anything. They honestly should be shut down. Also a lot of the reviews that are 5 stars are from the admin team and staff trying to up their rating. Even more sad to see that they are also deceiving the public.

Jodie Pate

Aug 2024

via Google

Meramec Nursing Center stands out as a premier facility in senior care, offering a compassionate and supportive environment for its residents. The center is known for its exceptional staff, who are dedicated to providing personalized care and maintaining a high standard of professionalism. Residents benefit from a range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and engaging activities tailored to their needs and interests. The facility itself is well-maintained, with a welcoming atmosphere and a focus on creating a comfortable living space. The attentive and friendly staff ensure that each resident's needs are met with respect and kindness. Moreover, the center's commitment to ongoing staff training and development contributes to its reputation for excellence. Families appreciate the transparent communication and involvement in care planning, which fosters trust and peace of mind. Overall, Meramec Nursing Center is highly recommended for anyone seeking quality care and a nurturing environment for their loved ones.

Erika Powell

Apr 2022

via Google

My father recently stayed here for rehab. We had never dealt with this situation before and I was not sure what to expect. Upon arrival I met with 3 different staff members that were part of my father’s care team. They listened to me, explained their plan for my father and offered suggestions to make his transition to this location more positive. Thankfully my father’s stay was short term. Every comment he made about this place and the staff was positive. He loved the interaction with all the staff. I cannot thank everyone of them enough for helping all of us through this stressful time. EVERY staff person I dealt with was incredibly patience and understanding. They are all awesome.

Ruben Carrillo

Feb 2021

via Google

It's been almost 2 years ago our Mom moved to the Meramec Nursing Center. It was the best decision we could of made! The COVID situation has been extremely difficult for all this year. The staff at Meramec Nursing Center has gone above and beyond to make us feel confident and at peace knowing Mom is receiving the best of care. We appreciate the excellent communication. The staff is proactive and always willing to share information. Mom loves the activities including frequent zoom sessions. The cheerful and engaging staff has really enhanced her quality of life. Donna and Ruben Carrillo

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Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 22, 2025

Nov 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • 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 Jan 5, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • 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 Jan 5, 2025

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2025

Aug 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2024

Jan 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 19, 2024

Nov 29, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2023

Nov 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 3, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • 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 C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

Sep 15, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2023

Jul 19, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Jun 16, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • 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 Jul 30, 2022

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 5, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 5, 2022

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2022

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Meramec Nursing Center offer?

Meramec Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Meramec Nursing Center located?

Meramec Nursing Center is located at 940 Mattox Drive in Sullivan, Missouri.

What do families say about Meramec Nursing Center?

Reviews for Meramec Nursing Center are sharply divided: several families praise attentive staff, strong communication, and a positive rehab experience, while others describe serious lapses in care, staffing shortages, and unresponsive management. The mix suggests inconsistent day-to-day experience depending on timing and staff on duty.

How did Meramec Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Meramec Nursing Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 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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