Meramec Nursing Center

    940 Mattox Dr, Sullivan, MO 63080
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.2ยท43 reviews

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.23ยท(43)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy
    • Effective physical and mobility therapy
    • Engaging activities and virtual programming
    • Comfortable, welcoming environment
    • Family-like atmosphere and resident support
    • Transparent communication and involvement in care planning
    • Well-regarded dining and dietary accommodations

    Cons

    • Inconsistent medication-administration and monitoring practices
    • Weak personal property and privacy safeguards
    • Inconsistent admissions and billing processes
    • High staff turnover and variable staffing levels
    • Gaps in staff training, licensing, and supervision
    • Variable housekeeping and cleanliness standards
    • Variable dining quality and meal consistency
    • Inconsistent family engagement and communication tone
    • Management transparency and administrative responsiveness issues

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a facility with notable clinical strengths alongside operational inconsistencies. Many families and short-term rehab patients praised bedside caregivers, therapists, and nurses for being compassionate, attentive, and recovery-focused. Physical and mobility therapy are repeatedly cited as effective, with therapists described as helpful and motivating. Several accounts emphasize a welcoming, family-like atmosphere that contributed to residentsโ€™ comfort and confidence during rehabilitation stays.

    Dining and activities are other commonly appreciated areas. Multiple reviewers noted three meals a day, accommodating dietary preferences, and cooks who prepare appealing food; engaging social programming and frequent virtual activities (for example, Zoom sessions) were highlighted as contributors to residentsโ€™ quality of life. The facility itself is frequently described as comfortable and well-maintained, supporting a positive daily environment for many residents.

    Alongside these positives, a set of operational weaknesses appears across reviews. Medication-administration and monitoring processes are described inconsistently, producing concern about clinical oversight in some cases. Personal-property controls and privacy handling were raised as a serious issue in individual accounts; there are also statements characterized as allegations of staff theft and mishandling of belongings that warrant verification. Admissions, application handling, and billing practices are another recurring concern, including unresponsiveness during intake and instances of billing discrepancies.

    Staffing and management practices show mixed impressions. Several reviewers cite high turnover (notably in housekeeping), uneven staffing levels, and instances suggesting gaps in training or supervision. Relatedly, some families describe unprofessional or opaque administrative interactions, inconsistent family engagement, and variability in communication tone from front-line and supervisory staff. Housekeeping and meal quality were praised by some and criticized by others, indicating variability rather than uniform performance.

    For prospective residents and families, the pattern suggests strong clinical and therapy capability with potential tradeoffs around administrative consistency and operational controls. Recommended due diligence includes asking about current staffing ratios, medication-safety protocols, property and privacy safeguards, admissions and billing procedures, and recent turnover rates for key departments. A focused tour of therapy spaces, dining areas, and housekeeping standards โ€” along with direct conversations with administrators about complaint resolution and family involvement policies โ€” will help clarify whether the facilityโ€™s strengths align with an individual residentโ€™s priorities.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Meramec Nursing Center is located at 940 Mattox Dr, Sullivan, MO, 63080.

    About Meramec Nursing Center

    Meramec Nursing Center sits on Mattox Drive in Sullivan, Missouri, and is a single-level skilled nursing facility with 60 beds that offers both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, and you'll find a place where residents get constant, 24-hour care, whether they need help with daily tasks or more complex medical attention like postsurgical care, diabetic and wound care, infusion treatments, or tracheotomy assistance. You'll see amenities like a private family room where families can gather, a dining room where meals planned by a licensed dietitian are served, and an enclosed patio where folks can enjoy the outdoors or take part in activities and exercise, and there's a dedicated staff that includes caregivers and medical professionals delivering skilled nursing, medication management, and rehabilitation programs including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so people with different needs can be looked after. Residents can choose to do things like join social events, play games, take exercise classes, garden, or work on arts and crafts, and there's regular bingo as well as spiritual services, so holidays and beliefs are honored throughout the year. The center provides respite and hospice care for those who need it for a short time, and adult day care is available, too, supporting families and caregivers who need a break. With in-home lab services, X-ray, electrocardiogram, and sonogram available on-site, plus pharmacy, dietitian, and pain management services, the center tries to cover most medical needs under one roof, and they accept private pay, Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, and private insurance, making sure a wide range of residents can be served in a setting that feels comfortable and simple, which helps people feel at home while getting the care they need. Meramec Nursing Center has a steady administrator named Jodie Pate and operates as part of the Community Care Centers, keeping a focus on both routine daily assistance and specialized medical help in a place that's easy enough to reach in Crawford County.

    People often ask...

    Meramec Nursing Center offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 940 Mattox Dr, Sullivan, MO 63080.

    No, Meramec Nursing Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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