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Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri
1802 St Francis, Kennett, MO 63857
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri, in Kennett, Missouri, is certified for 72 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Americare Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dunklin Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 27 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.3 | 30.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 45.9% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Feb 2026, 21 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0690 | 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 | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.4%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.0% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.1% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Heritage Nursing Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H Montgomery Properties, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2002 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dunklin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Kennett | Kennett | 170 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 6.5 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Aspire Senior Living Malden | Malden | 58 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 50.0 | — | 16 May 2025 |
| Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living | Campbell | 90 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 30.0 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Dunklin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include R H Montgomery Properties, Inc and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.