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Nhc Healthcare, Kennett
1120 Falcon,, 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.
Certified for 170 beds, Nhc Healthcare, Kennett serves Kennett in Dunklin County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.5 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 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 42.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dunklin Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 27 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.5 | 30.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.0% | 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: 2 May 2025, 15 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 15 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 19 Aug 2022 | 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 | 14 Sep 2022 |
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 42.0%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 10.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.9% | 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 | 14.8% | 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: Nhc Healthcare/Kennett, Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2010 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri | Kennett | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15.3 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 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 Nhc Healthcare, Kennett 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 Nhc Healthcare, Kennett been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Kennett compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Kennett?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC, National Healthcare Corporation and Nhc-Op LP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Kennett last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 2 May 2025.
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.