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Life Care Center Of Sullivan

Nursing Home Facility

875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Life Care Center Of Sullivan is a senior care community located in Sullivan, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Sullivan area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 468-3128.

Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.

With 120 beds, Life Care Center Of Sullivan is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Sullivan average about 90 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 61% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Sullivan average of roughly 70%.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Sullivan average about 2.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 58%.

The community is located in Franklin County, MO.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Life Care Center Of Sullivan. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Inspected June 2026, after a complaint.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 20, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by May 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by May 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Environmental

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Inspected March 2026. Corrected by May 4, 2026.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Life Care Center Of Sullivan offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 120
  • Occupancy 61%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
  • Annual staff turnover 58%
  • Last health inspection March 2026

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