Willard Care Center

Willard Care Center in Willard, MO, is a for-profit senior living facility run by James and Judy Lincoln, each owning half of the center, and managed by Ltc Management Services Llc since 2013, and the place has 66 certified beds with licensed nursing staff averaging 4.33 nurse hours per resident per day. The facility meets Medicare standards and follows all state licensing requirements, though it has a history of 12 reported deficiencies, including recent issues found in December 2024 related to infection control and the protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Residents get skilled nursing care and long-term care under a doctor's supervision, with tailored care plans based on each person's needs and therapies covering physical, occupational, and speech, plus specialists like psychiatrists and dentists visiting as needed. There's memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as independent and assisted living options, respite care, and hospice care. Each room comes with phone connections and cable TV, and the facility keeps comfort in mind with regular updates and refurbishing, offering dining guided by a dietitian so residents can count on nutritious meals and snacks, plus daily activities. The center has support services to handle concerns, and there's 24-hour access for residents and their families, and transportation is available with handicap-accessible vans for doctor visits, clinics, and any medical needs, and the building has amenities to help elderly residents live comfortably. They put effort into making the place inviting and focusing on what residents want, and there's a steady push for integrity and fiscal stability while promoting a supportive and community-minded living environment.