Nhc Healthcare, Desloge
Nursing Home Facility
801 Brim Street, Desloge, MO 63601
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge is a senior care community located in Desloge, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Desloge area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 431-0223.
Operated by National HealthCare Corporation, which runs 89 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, Nhc Healthcare, Desloge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Saint Francois County average about 67 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 55% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Saint Francois County average of roughly 79%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%.
The community is located in Saint Francois County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Nhc Healthcare, Desloge. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Nhc Healthcare, Desloge offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 55%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 60%
- Last health inspection April 2025
Resident & family reviews
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