Knox County Nursing Home District
Edina, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265763) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $93,280 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (660) 397-2282 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knox County Nursing Home District has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Knox County Nursing Home District reports total nurse staffing of about 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $93,280.00 for Knox County Nursing Home District, along with 2 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Knox County Nursing Home District is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Edina, Knox County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 2003. The facility is licensed for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5. The staffing rating is higher, at 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.83, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.41. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility in the provided data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $93,280.00, along with 2 payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the provided data.
There is no chain affiliation listed for this facility in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
This summary is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Knox County Nursing Home District has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.83 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $93,280.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 38.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity (Knox County), and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 20, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 1, 1, 3, and 1 respectively, on a 5-star scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6603972282 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6603972282 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265763?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.