Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nurs By Americare
Nursing Home Facility
1802 St Francis, Po Box 827, Kennett, MO 63857
Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nurs By Americare is a senior care community located in Kennett, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Kennett area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (573) 888-1044.
Operated by Americare Senior Living, which runs 20 communities in our directory.
With 72 beds, Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nurs By Americare is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Kennett average about 121 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.
The community is located in Dunklin County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nurs By Americare. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nurs By Americare offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 72
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 40%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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