Truman Lake Manor is a medium-sized nursing care facility in Lowry City, Missouri, with a capacity of 120 beds. The facility operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and is not a part of a continuing care retirement community. Truman Lake Manor participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, allowing it to serve a diverse range of residents requiring various levels of care. The facility offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, and it is designed to meet the needs of individuals recovering from hospital stays as well as those who require ongoing support for daily living activities.
For short-term rehabilitation, Truman Lake Manor provides care for patients recovering from incidents such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, and accidental injuries. Approximately 39.8% of residents were able to return home after being discharged from a rehabilitation stay, and 3.6% of residents experienced a fall resulting in a major injury during their time at the facility. The staff at Truman Lake Manor deliver an average of 2 hours and 39 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day, which is consistent across weekdays and weekends, receiving above-average marks for maintaining staffing levels on weekends.
Long-term care at Truman Lake Manor focuses on supporting residents who require daily medical and non-medical assistance. An estimated 76.7% of long-term care residents maintain the ability to perform self-care activities such as moving, eating, and using the bathroom with minimal help. Preventative health measures are also emphasized, with 93.6% of residents receiving the annual influenza vaccination. Emergency room visits are closely monitored, with 1.9 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days, reflecting the staff’s efforts to address health concerns within the facility whenever possible.
The facility undergoes regular health, fire, and safety inspections as part of its commitment to maintain a safe environment for residents. In recent inspections, Truman Lake Manor was cited for a number of issues, including timely communication of significant health changes to residents, their physicians, and families, and providing a safe and comfortable living environment. Other cited areas included adhering to prescribed treatment and care plans, accident prevention, appropriate catheter care, minimizing the use of unnecessary drugs, procuring and preparing food according to professional standards, and the implementation of infection prevention and control programs. Most of these citations affected a small number of residents and were assessed at a low potential for harm, though the food preparation and safety citation affected a larger group. The facility addressed these areas in the months following inspections.
Truman Lake Manor has paid fines in recent years and continues to be monitored for quality of care and safety. Despite these challenges, the consistently maintained nurse staffing levels, high flu vaccination rates, and the focus on supporting residents in maintaining their independence reflect key aspects of the care delivered at the facility. Truman Lake Manor remains a provider of both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care in the Lowry City area, working to balance the complex needs of its residents.