Sunset Health Care Center

    400 W Park Ave, Union, MO 63084
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate skilled attentive senior care

    I entrusted my loved one to this facility and am very pleased with the compassionate, highly skilled staff - nurses, CNAs, therapists and social worker - who consistently go above and beyond and communicate promptly with family. Rooms and common areas are clean, and the team provided dignified, individualized medical and emotional care, including excellent end-of-life support. Overall a caring, competent place I'd recommend for skilled, attentive senior care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 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

    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

    4.14·(49)

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing staff
    • Caring and dedicated CNAs and aides
    • Knowledgeable clinical and psychiatric care
    • Skilled therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Strong family communication
    • Wound-care expertise
    • Supportive hospice and end-of-life accommodations
    • Responsive social work and case management
    • Helpful housekeeping, laundry, and cafeteria staff
    • Staff who provide above-and-beyond service
    • Clean rooms and odor-controlled areas
    • Ongoing building updates and renovations

    Cons

    • Aging facility and dated infrastructure
    • Inconsistent staffing levels and staff continuity
    • Variable staff responsiveness and communication
    • Gaps in dementia supervision protocols
    • Inconsistent clinical monitoring and device/wound care
    • Weak intake and admission processes
    • Personal-property and security controls weaknesses
    • Variable housekeeping and hygiene practices
    • Rehabilitation scheduling and transport limitations
    • Disorganized administrative coordination and oversight

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews reflect a facility with a strong caregiving culture but persistent operational challenges. Many families and residents praise the compassion and attentiveness of nursing staff, CNAs, therapists, and social-work personnel, and they credit the center with competent clinical and psychiatric services, effective therapy programs, and meaningful end-of-life support. At the same time, reviewers identify recurring weaknesses tied to the facility’s infrastructure, staffing consistency, and administrative processes.

    Care and staff: Clinical strengths are a common theme — reviewers describe competent nursing, knowledgeable medical and psychiatric care, skilled rehabilitation therapists, and staff who often go beyond routine duties to support resident comfort and family needs. Wound-care expertise and hospice accommodations are noted positively, as are instances of strong family communication and attentive case management. However, concerns about inconsistent staff availability, variable responsiveness to requests, and uneven continuity of caregivers also appear; these operational gaps have been linked to delays in therapy progress, difficulty transporting residents to appointments, and uneven follow-through on individualized care plans.

    Dining, housekeeping, and activities: Support services such as the cafeteria, laundry, and housekeeping receive favorable mentions for helpfulness and general cleanliness in many accounts. A responsive social case worker and engaged therapy department are described as assets for residents’ emotional and functional needs. At the same time, reviewers describe variable housekeeping and hygiene practices across different units and occasional limitations in activity/rehabilitation engagement that some characterize as passive "babysitting" rather than active programming.

    Facilities and management: The building’s age and dated infrastructure are repeatedly cited as a visible constraint; reviewers mention an older exterior and interior aesthetics that some find uninviting. Renovation work is underway in parts of the facility, which some families view positively. Management and administrative coordination are identified as areas needing improvement — reviewers cite disorganized admission/intake processes, gaps in documentation and oversight, and challenges with resident transport and therapy scheduling. Security and personal-property controls are a concern for families who experienced missing belongings.

    Clinical-safety patterns: While many accounts highlight good clinical care, several reviews raise operational concerns about consistency in clinical monitoring and device management (for example, feeding tubes, tracheostomy and catheter care) and pressure-injury prevention. These accounts suggest variability in adherence to care protocols rather than a uniform standard across the facility. Dementia supervision protocols are another area of concern, with at least one instance suggesting insufficient oversight for residents with cognitive impairment.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families: The dominant positive theme is staff compassion and individualized attention; the dominant negative themes are infrastructure limitations, inconsistent staffing/administration, and variability in clinical monitoring and housekeeping standards. Prospective residents and families should consider confirming current staffing ratios, dementia supervision practices, wound and device-care protocols, property safeguards, and recent regulatory or quality updates during a visit. Observing shift changes, asking for details on intake and rehab scheduling, and reviewing recent inspection or quality-record summaries can help evaluate whether the facility’s strengths align with a prospective resident’s specific needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    Sunset Health Care Center is located at 400 W Park Ave, Union, MO, 63084.

    About Sunset Health Care Center

    Sunset Health Care Center has been a cornerstone in the Franklin County area for over 30 years, offering individualized, person-centered care to residents and their families. With a long-standing commitment to providing the highest quality of care, the center prides itself on combining professional expertise with a personal touch that helps each resident feel at home. Nestled on 14 wooded acres in the tranquil, rural community of Union, Missouri, Sunset Health Care Center offers a peaceful environment that enhances physical, emotional, and social well-being.

    The center is dedicated to supporting its residents throughout various stages of care, providing multilevel services that allow individuals to remain in their familiar surroundings as their needs evolve. This comprehensive approach ensures that residents do not have to leave their home community, fostering strong relationships and a sense of continuity. Sunset Health Care Center welcomes a diverse range of individuals by accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans, making its services accessible to many families.

    At Sunset Health Care Center, the philosophy revolves around putting people first. Each resident is treated as an individual, with their preferences, routines, and needs respected and celebrated. The compassionate team fosters a supportive family-like atmosphere where staff and residents alike work together to make every day meaningful and fulfilling. Sunset Health Care Center is not just a place to receive care—it’s a true home where dignity, comfort, and connection are woven into daily life.

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