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Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare*

1802 St Francis, Kennett, MO 63857

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Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare is a nursing home in Kennett, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

* Care Compare shows this name shortened to “Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri”. The full name is from CMS’s Skilled Nursing Facility Enrollments records.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.

  4. Health inspection on February 18, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on February 18, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HERITAGE NURSING CENTER-SKILLED NURS BY AMERICARE.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 1 / 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.

  9. Health inspection on November 21, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 / 5 to 4 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 1 / 5.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.

  13. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 5 / 5.

  14. Health inspection on September 15, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2023.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on September 15, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Ratings over time

Rating shown

Compared with Missouri and the US

Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare's overall rating is 4 / 5. It is 53% higher than the Missouri average (2.6 / 5) and 31% higher than the US average (3.1 / 5).

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RatingThis homeMissouri averageUS average
Overall4 / 52.6 / 53.1 / 5
Health inspections4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5
Staffing4 / 52.2 / 53 / 5
Quality measures2 / 52.9 / 53.7 / 5

Facts from CMS

Phone
(573) 888-1044
Last standard health inspection
February 18, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
72
Residents per day, on average
46.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Heritage Nursing LLC
Chain
Americare Senior Living
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (11 vs 36).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare last inspected?

CMS lists February 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since September 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 / 5.

Is Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Americare a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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