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Life Care Center of Sullivan

875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 · Franklin County

Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Sullivan, MO.

3.0CMS overall rating(573) 468-3128Visit website ↗
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Good
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 57% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sullivan

Life Care Center of Sullivan is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sullivan, MO, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 68 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.62 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Sullivan, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
120
Avg. residents/day
68
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers of America
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
265340

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$6,330–$8,230/mo (median $7,070)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Louis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.62
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.47
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
55.1%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
10
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-10-04
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-22Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-06-16Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2025-06-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-03-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-10-04Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-10-04Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

2024-10-04Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • 24-hour staff

Location

875 Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Life Care Center of Sullivan

How much does Life Care Center of Sullivan cost?

Life Care Center of Sullivan does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sullivan, MO area typically runs $6,330–$8,230 per month (median $7,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Life Care Center of Sullivan's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Sullivan 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Life Care Center of Sullivan?

Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Life Care Center of Sullivan?

Life Care Center of Sullivan has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-10-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Life Care Center of Sullivan have availability?

Typically 57% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Life Care Center of Sullivan offer?

Life Care Center of Sullivan in Sullivan, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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Your next steps — this week

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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