Public Record
Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 72
- Avg. residents per day
- 49.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 21
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-18
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Citations
21 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0661Generalpotential for harm
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri?
- Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Kennett, MO, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 265531.
- What is the CMS rating for Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri?
- Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri have?
- Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri is certified for 72 beds. It serves an average of 49.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri have?
- Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri has 21 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri last inspected?
- Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri was last inspected on February 18, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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