Nursing homes › Missouri › South County Health Care Center
1101 West Outer 21 Road, Arnold, MO 63010 · 6362965455 · 153 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Reliant Care Management, a group operating 33 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.2/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 8 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,513,946 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 1.40 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.17. Weekend total: 1.21.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-08-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-17 |
| 2025-05-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2024-08-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2023-03-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-12 |
| 2023-03-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-22 |
| 2023-03-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-22 |
| 2023-03-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-22 |
| 2023-03-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANT CARE GROUP LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| RCG INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| RICHARD J. DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| ARSHAD, ABDULLAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| DESTEFANE, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MAGNUSSEN, KATINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265509. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.