Nursing home · Perryville, MO
Independence Care Center of Perry County
800 South Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775 · 133 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 9, 2026, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 9, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 7.6 for Farmington-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 2.66 hours per resident per day here, 22% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 31% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.42 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally.
How Independence Care Center of Perry County compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Farmington-area homes (15), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Farmington area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.66 | 3.23 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.30 | 2.79 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | — | 59% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 47% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 7.6 | 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 16 of 16 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 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 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 19, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 19, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 19, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | 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 Independence Care Center of Perry County
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Independence Care Center of Perry County's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Independence Care Center of Perry County 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). The average for Farmington-area nursing homes is 3.5, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Independence Care Center of Perry County do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 9, 2026, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 9, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 7.6 for Farmington-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Independence Care Center of Perry County been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Independence Care Center of Perry County accept Medicaid?
Independence Care Center of Perry County is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 547-6546 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.