ST. JAMES LIVING CENTER
Nursing home in Saint James, MO
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into long-term care at St. James Living Center on Sidney Street in Saint James, Missouri—a Phelps County nursing home with about 90 residents.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
Tuition reimbursement is listed in the CNA and RN benefits, and the employer states it will provide training, education, and certifications free of charge.
For new gradsSources
You would work a Phelps County nursing home at 415 Sidney Street in Saint James, a quieter small town about 20–30 minutes east of Rolla where most trips need a car.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.comThis is long-term care with roughly 90 residents and CMS-style staffing around 3.47 total nurse hours per resident day (RN about 0.52, CNA about 2.62).
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Employer states it will provide training, education, and certifications free of charge for employees
ST. JAMES LIVING CENTER · employer research
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- Tuition support
Tuition Reimbursement listed in CNA and RN benefits
ST. JAMES LIVING CENTER · employer research
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As of 2026-06-26- Charge opportunities
RN duties include assisting with unit management and/or assuming charge of unit as assigned
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As of 2026
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation and paid sick time, 401K, tuition reimbursement; sign-on bonus stated on current CNA/RN postings; training, education, and certifications free of charge.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Business Office Manager Glassdoor estimate Saint James MO
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
RN posting states currently offering a sign-on bonus (amount not stated)
As of 2026
The units
Nursing Home / Long-Term Care
CMS-style staffing: total nurse HPRD 3.47; RN 0.52; CNA 2.62; weekend RN 0.46; ~90 residents noted elsewhere.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Care quality and hygiene concerns
- Google review themes emphasize neglect, unclean rooms, and unprofessional nursing/support staff more often than praise.
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As of 2026Source: everyplace.care- Theft and administrative trust
- Multiple reviewers allege theft of belongings and financial misconduct, damaging trust in administration.
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As of 2026Source: everyplace.care- Therapy and hospice praise
- Therapy department and hospice staff are occasionally described as helpful, compassionate, and professional.
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As of 2026Source: everyplace.care
More review themes
- Glassdoor overall rating
- Company snapshot shows 3.0 from only two ratings with no recommendations yet.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.ie
The hard parts
Public profiles show high turnover (about 44–53% staff and 75–80% RN), and Google review themes more often describe neglect, unclean rooms, and trust issues than praise.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Current openings at ST. JAMES LIVING CENTER
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- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/st-james-living-center-r6929
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- everyplace.care/facility/st-james-living-center-saint-james-mo-nf-265225
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- facebook.com/MVHStJames/posts/career-opportunity-teammvc-is-looking-for-healthcareheroes-to-care-for-those-who/593822169424949
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-06-26 · 2026
- facebook.com/ShannonCountyHealthCenter/posts/the-shannon-county-health-center-is-accepting-applications-for-a-registered-nurs/1430034653684750
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-06-26 · 2026
- glassdoor.ie/Overview/Working-at-St-James-Living-Center-EI_IE7014201.11,33.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.ie/Job/jobs.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
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