Nhc Healthcare, Kennett
Kennett, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265168) · 170 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 888-1150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Kennett has a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Kennett reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 3.
NHC Healthcare, Kennett has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Kennett is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since May 1982. It maintains 170 certified beds, with an average of 92.7 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.58, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
NHC Healthcare, Kennett is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Kennett has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 42.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 170 certified beds and an average of 92.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 12, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (5 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5738881150 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5738881150 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 latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265168?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.