KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT
55774 STATE HIGHWAY 6, Edina, MO 63537
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT Compares
KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Edina, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.1%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (124% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT with other nursing homes in Edina.
How is KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.1% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.7% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 60 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 KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Edina
Edina sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 853 (21.6%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $37,588
- Median home value
- $75,100
Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Edina.
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