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Northwood Hills Care Center

800 N ARTHUR ST, HUMANSVILLE, MO, 65674
(417) 754-2208
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
State license
052330
CMS facility ID
265381
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Northwood Hills Care Center
Street address
800 N ARTHUR ST
City / state / ZIP
Humansville, MO 65674
Phone
(417) 754-2208
Website
State license #
052330

Northwood Hills Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Humansville, Missouri. It is licensed for 120 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Humansville and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Northwood Hills Care Center 61 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Northwood Hills Care Center, Llc
Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Rita Simithson

Registered owners & officers

Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 1999
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control — since 1999
Reed, Bobby
Managing employee — since 2004
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2000

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1989-09-01
License expires
2026-12-03
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-11-18
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$284 per day (≈ $8,630/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
83% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
84% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
11% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Licensed as
SNF
Memory care
Yes — dedicated memory care
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0582
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-07-26
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-07-26
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-26
2025-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-14
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (57 citations)
2024-11-18Health inspection12 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0625
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0700
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0728
F · No harm found
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-02-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-11
2023-08-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-09-25
2023-03-02Health inspection9 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-16
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-04-16
2019-11-06Health inspection9 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0625
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-12-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-12-21
2024-11-18Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2023-03-02Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0912
E · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-16
2019-11-06Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-12-21
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-12-21
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265381.
What people say on Google.
4.582 ratings on Google
★★★★★B Nich · 2026-02-12 · via Google

“I've been here a few times to visit with a long time family friend and I've got to say i am impressed. She is doing very well. She looks great and she's happy. She raves about the staff (nursing and administrative). She always talks about how very well she is taken care of, (which is always good to hear), that they are patient with her and they always make sure she has her medicine everyday. Her d…”

★Rob Eaton · 2026-02-12 · via Google

“This is the worst place I've ever seen in my entire life! The staff here is neglectful to the point of abusive. Like every other rest time I've ever heard of they let their residents lay in their bed and scream for help and don't come in the room to see what's wrong. My whole time here has been a complete nightmare I came for two weeks of physical therapy after a long hospital stay. They didn't ha…”

★★★★★Ron The Reddragon · 2026-05-26 · via Google

“From what i hear and the time i visited the place is very good and does indeed help out alot. my father would say the same thing. the only complaint i would have is that the staff need to talk more to each other. other than that i dont have anything bad to say.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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