nursing home in Kennett, MO
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett
1120 Falcon,, Kennett, MO 63857 · (573) 888-1150
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett at a glance
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett is a 170-bed for-profit nursing home in Kennett, Missouri (Dunklin County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Missouri average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 2, 2025) found 5 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42% per year (state average 56%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 170
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Medicare-certified since
- May 12, 1982
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Dunklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 265168
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.58 hrs | 3.43 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.48 hrs | 0.46 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.60 hrs | 2.29 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 3.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42% | 56% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 47.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 111.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $37,425 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 170 | 103 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 93 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 54.5% | 72.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 14.8% | 23.5% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.3% | 18.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.9% | 17.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 12.1% | 18.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 25.6% | 25.6% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.9% | 84.1% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 63.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.1% | 65.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 20, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| March 15, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 14, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 14, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 14, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BADER, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| BLACKROCK INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2010 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
| SUTHERLAND, JACKIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2007 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2006 |
| RECTOR, MELVIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| RECTOR, MELVIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| BADER, JESSICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2020 |
| CHASE, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2011 |
| DODSON, VICKI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| RECTOR, MELVIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2000 |
| SUTHERLAND, JACKIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/05/2007 |
| USSERY, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nhc Healthcare, Kennett's rating?
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Missouri nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Nhc Healthcare, Kennett receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Nhc Healthcare, Kennett accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Nhc Healthcare, Kennett?
It is for profit - corporation and part of National Healthcare Corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Nhc Healthcare, Kennett and how do I contact it?
Nhc Healthcare, Kennett is at 1120 Falcon,, Kennett, MO 63857. Phone: (573) 888-1150.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.