PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER
1500 SOUTH KANSAS AVENUE, Marceline, MO 64658
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER Compares
PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marceline, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (39% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better 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 PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Marceline.
How is PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PIONEER SKILLED NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 96 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 PIONEER SKILLED NURSING 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 PIONEER SKILLED NURSING 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 Marceline
Marceline sits in Linn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% 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+
- 2,546 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $51,150
- Median home value
- $92,600
Demographics for Linn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marceline.
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