St Luke's Nursing Center Inc
Nursing Home Facility
1220 East Fairview, Carthage, MO 64836
St Luke's Nursing Center Inc is a senior care community located in Carthage, MO. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Carthage area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (417) 358-9084.
St Luke's Nursing Center Inc is licensed for 41 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Carthage average about 48 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Carthage average about 3.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 29%.
The community is located in Jasper County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at St Luke's Nursing Center Inc. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
St Luke's Nursing Center Inc offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 41
- Occupancy 89%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 29%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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