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Willard Care Center

400 West Walnut Lane

4(21 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
66
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
66

What Families Think

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Willard Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Willard, Missouri, with mixed reviews from families. Many reviewers praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and food quality, though at least one review raised serious concerns about basic care and responsiveness.

What reviewers praise

  • Reviewers praise attentive, caring staff
  • Multiple reviewers say food quality is good
  • Facility described as very clean
  • Family members report positive, ongoing involvement in care

What reviewers flag

  • One report of a resident not receiving basic care (diaper change)
  • One reviewer said staff did not respond to a request for help
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Willard Care Center is a senior living community in Willard, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

About Willard Care Center

Willard Care Center is a skilled nursing facility licensed for up to 66 residents in Willard, Missouri. The center is Medicare and Medicaid certified and staffed 24 hours with an on-site registered nurse. Private rooms with private bathrooms, cable or satellite TV, and an emergency call system are available to residents.

The facility offers dietary accommodations, housekeeping, medication management, and social activities in gathering spaces. Restaurant-style dining is provided on-site, and the center is wheelchair accessible.

Reviewers offer mixed experiences. Several families reported that staff members provided attentive, compassionate care and that their relatives were happy and well-cared for. Other reviewers noted concerns with responsiveness and care consistency, with one noting lapses in hygiene and attention. One reviewer wrote, "My grandma has never been done better in her care."

Types of Care at Willard Care 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

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Reviews of Willard Care Center

4overall · 21 ratings combined

4★ on Google (21)

Deborah Hall

Mar 2026

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I put my mother in this Willard Care center her was there one day and in that one day her did not get her diaper changed the bed was wet all that they did was feed her put her in a small area and forgot about her

Phillip Graham

Dec 2025

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They take great care of clients and have the best food. Cooperative and caring makes leaving home a lot easier. Thank you all at Willard Care Center for all you do!

Kevin King

Jan 2025

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All I have to say is I hope for the best for this facility<br>I did reach out when I had car issues and NO ONE got back to me so that’s my review<br>GOOD LUCK

Kevin King

Jan 2025

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All I have to say is I hope for the best for this facility I did reach out when I had car issues and NO ONE got back to me so that’s my review GOOD LUCK

Hannah Faulk

Jan 2025

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Amazing place! Very clean and great staff. My grandma loves it here.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 14, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 22, 2025

Oct 31, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2025

Mar 26, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 12, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 12, 2025

Feb 14, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2025

Dec 20, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2025

May 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Mar 10, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • 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 24, 2020

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2020

  • 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 Apr 24, 2020

Feb 1, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 29, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 29, 2019

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 Willard Care Center offer?

Willard Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Willard Care Center located?

Willard Care Center is located at 400 West Walnut Lane in Willard, Missouri.

What do families say about Willard Care Center?

Willard Care Center carries a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviews. Willard Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Willard, Missouri, with mixed reviews from families. Many reviewers praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and food quality, though at least one review raised serious concerns about basic care and responsiveness. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Willard Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Willard Care Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 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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