NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT
1120 FALCON,, Kennett, MO 63857
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT is a 170-bed for-profit nursing facility in Kennett, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (14.8%) is below the Missouri average of 23.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 170 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% 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: 14.8% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.0% — 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 NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT with other nursing homes in Kennett.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 170 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 NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, KENNETT's rating advantage in Kennett?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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