HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI
1802 ST FRANCIS, Kennett, MO 63857
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How HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI Compares
HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI is a 72-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kennett, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.2%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 72 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Kennett, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (78% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI with other nursing homes in Kennett.
How is HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.1% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.2% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 72 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HERITAGE NURSING CENTER - SKILLED NURSING BY AMERI lag behind other Kennett options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Kennett
Kennett sits in Dunklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,299 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $38,020
- Median home value
- $78,500
Demographics for Dunklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Kennett.
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