Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri

1802 St Francis · Kennett, MO · 63857 · 5738881044

72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Americare Senior Living

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.533.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.640.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.96≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 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.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F February 18, 2026

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 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.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F September 15, 2023

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

    Corrected October 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265531 · certified since March 22, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.