Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri
1802 St Francis, Kennett, MO 63857 · (573) 888-1044
For profit - Corporation · 72 certified beds
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 18, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.February 18, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.February 18, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 18, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 18, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 18, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 18, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.February 18, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 18, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.93 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.70 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 47.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Kennett Kennett · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living Campbell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Aspire Senior Living Malden Malden · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.