Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center
Marceline, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265169) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 376-2001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Marceline, Chariton County, Missouri, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 30, 1982. The facility is certified for 96 beds and has an average daily resident population of 54.3.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
This facility is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov) nursing home data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 62.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 96 beds with an average daily population of 54.3 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 Americare Senior Living chain, which has 23 facilities averaging a 3.6 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 30, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (660) 376-2001 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (660) 376-2001 for details and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265169?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.