Macon Health Care Center

29612 Kellogg Avenue, · Macon, MO · 63552 · 6603855797

84 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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% 96
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year23%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (21 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    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.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023

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

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 31, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected December 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected December 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019

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

    Corrected December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019

    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 December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 20, 2019 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265163 · certified since May 3, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.