Nursing home · Kennett, MO
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri
1802 St Francis, Kennett, MO 63857 · 72 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Americare Senior Living
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 18, 2026, when they cited 6 problems, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 18, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 5.0 for Dexter-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.93 hours per resident per day here, 15% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and about the same as the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.68 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 40% over the past year, 16 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 5 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Dexter-area homes (15), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Dexter area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.93 | 3.51 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.22 | 3.07 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 40% | 51% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 29% | 41% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 5.0 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 11 of 11 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 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. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Dexter-area nursing homes is 3.7, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 18, 2026, when they cited 6 problems, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 18, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 5.0 for Dexter-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri accept Medicaid?
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 888-1044 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.