Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri
Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri · CCN 265531 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Americare Senior Living (23 facilities, chain average 3.6 stars)
CMS rates Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing By Ameri 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 72 certified beds, 47 residents a day on average. 11 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.92942 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.67817 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.22129 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% (registered nurses 28.6%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-18 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-18 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-18 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-31 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-11-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-11-21 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2023-09-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-13 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| R H Montgomery Properties, Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2002-04-01 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Montgomery, Anna Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 2013-01-01 |
| Montgomery, Richard Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 2002-04-01 |
| Montgomery, Richard Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Schade, Kyle Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2021-03-01 |
| Montgomery, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Schade, Kyle Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-03-01 |
| Tolbert, Stephanie Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2014-07-28 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Dunklin County.