McDonald County Living Center

McDonald County Living Center sits at 1000 Patterson Street in Anderson, Missouri, and has 96 certified beds for residents who need different kinds of care, and while the facility offers skilled nursing, long-term care, and respite services for people who may have complex medical needs or need just a little help for a short time, they also focus on activities to help people stay social and active, which means there's a calendar with various options for residents who want to join in on recreational events or just meet with friends. The caregivers and staff, who put in about 3.29 nurse hours per resident every day, help residents with daily needs, offer nutrition and dietary support, run memory care programs in a secure setting-complete with alert systems for people with dementia and a special outdoor area, and they're trained to work with Alzheimer's or other memory problems. Residents can use transportation for getting to appointments, go to therapy services like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and follow personalized care plans made under a doctor's supervision, and people can even take a virtual tour of the facility before moving in. The staff also work hard to keep the place supportive so everyone feels welcome, though inspection records show the facility with 13 documented deficiencies over time, one related to infection control, one for nutrition and food handling, another for pressure ulcer care, and another about transferring or hospice services, and while the staff tries to do a good job, the nurse turnover rate is 49.1 percent, which means sometimes new faces show up fairly often, and management has been under Ltc Management Services LLC since 2016, with Timothy Drake leading since late 2021, and James and Judy Lincoln each owning 50 percent. Residents can pay their bills online using the "Pay My Bill" feature, families can visit Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and there are options for personal and complex medical support, general counseling, and other health care services, with a goal to help residents reach the best possible quality of physical, mental, and social well-being while living in the facility. For those considering a move, there are options to schedule a tour and learn more on the center's website at www.mcdonaldcolivingcenter.com.