Putnam County Care Center sits at 1814 Oak Street in Unionville, Missouri and holds 60 certified beds, usually caring for about 56 residents a day, and the place is run by the county, which means it's government owned, and they accept Medicaid and Medicare, so families who need help paying for care can use those programs there. The center's short-term care quality has been rated a C, and the inspection grades over the past years have been pretty good, landing at an A-, though overall ratings have been rough, usually in the D to F range, so it's clear this isn't a perfect place, and there's been a list of 22 total deficiencies found by inspectors, including some with immediate jeopardy to the health or safety of people living there, like making sure areas are safe from accidents and providing proper care for folks with continence or catheters and steps to prevent infection, though there's been at least one infection-related deficiency reported, too.
In terms of care, the staff provides 2.88 nurse hours per resident per day, which falls below the Missouri average of 3.4 hours, and nurse turnover here is 40.9%, which is lower than the state's average of 57.9%, and while that doesn't erase the tough inspection reports, it might show more staff stick around than you'll see elsewhere. Residents can get 24-hour skilled nursing and therapy, including speech, occupational, and physical therapies through Physical Performance Systems, and people running the place say their therapy is continuous, personalized, and even keeps going on holidays, and some administrators and owners have praised those patient-centered approaches.
You'll find a small library, a dining room, and outings for healthier seniors, while those who can't get out still get visits from family, volunteers, and spiritual guides. There are group exercise classes and social activities onsite, and residents with special diets for rehab needs get meals that fit those plans, and staff will also help with medication management. The care center covers a range of options, including memory care, respite stays, independent living, assisted living, home care, continuing care, and general skilled nursing, which means a person picking this place can move between living arrangements as needs change over time and will have some flexibility. Special programs, unique to the facility, aim to keep older folks comfortable and active, and tours are available so families can see the place, meet staff and residents, and figure out if it meets their needs. Even with some positive elements, there have been serious issues in the past that families need to consider, so it's wise to review past inspection reports and talk things over with staff when thinking about a move.
