MORNINGSIDE CENTER
1700 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MORNINGSIDE CENTER Compares
MORNINGSIDE CENTER is a 60-bed government-owned nursing facility in Chillicothe, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.1%) is above the Missouri average of 23.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chillicothe, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6% (57% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MORNINGSIDE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MORNINGSIDE CENTER with other nursing homes in Chillicothe.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MORNINGSIDE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MORNINGSIDE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 MORNINGSIDE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.1% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MORNINGSIDE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MORNINGSIDE CENTER?
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 MORNINGSIDE CENTER?
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 Chillicothe
Chillicothe sits in Livingston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% 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+
- 2,982 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $50,818
- Median home value
- $111,800
Demographics for Livingston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chillicothe.
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