Nursing home · Kennett, MO
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett
1120 Falcon,, Kennett, MO 63857 · 170 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of National Healthcare Corporation
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 2, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 5 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 2, 2025) it had 5 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 3.58 hours per resident per day here, 4% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 7% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.48 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 42% over the past year, 14 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 4 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Nhc Healthcare, Kennett 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 | 3.58 | 3.51 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.39 | 3.07 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 42% | 51% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 25% | 41% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 2, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 2, 2025 | 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 |
| May 2, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 2, 2025 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 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 |
| Mar 15, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Nhc Healthcare, Kennett
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Nhc Healthcare, Kennett's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Nhc Healthcare, Kennett 5 out of 5 stars overall (much 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 Nhc Healthcare, Kennett do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 2, 2025, when they cited 5 problems. The most common area was quality of life and care (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 5 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 2, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 5.0 for Dexter-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Kennett been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Nhc Healthcare, Kennett accept Medicaid?
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 888-1150 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.