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Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, compassionate nursing and floor staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1802 St Francis, Kennett, MO 6385772 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 49 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for those prioritizing a warm, family-like atmosphere. However, because a few reviewers mentioned concerns about nighttime staffing ratios and responsiveness, we recommend asking specifically about their night-shift staffing protocols during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

49 reviews on Google
Heritage Nursing Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many families praising the staff for treating residents like family and providing attentive, compassionate care. While most reviewers highlight a welcoming environment and strong communication, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding nighttime staffing ratios and the handling of end-of-life care.

Quality Themes

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Food7.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate nursing and floor staff
  • Strong communication with family members
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective rehab therapy services

Concerns

  • Inadequate staffing levels during night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.02013(1)5.02018(1)2.02020(1)3.02023(2)5.02024(2)4.92025(38)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 47 analyzed

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38 reviews posted between Dec 1, 2025Dec 6, 2025 · 37 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that commitment to communication translate into how you keep families updated on their loved one's daily progress?
  • 2Given that your facility is highly rated for cleanliness and compassion, how do you ensure that same level of attentive care is maintained during the overnight hours?
  • 3With a 5-star rating for health inspections, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure those high standards are consistently met for medical care and resident safety?
  • 4Since your rehab therapy services are so well-regarded, how are those sessions integrated into a resident's daily schedule to ensure they stay active and engaged?
  • 5How do you manage the balance between maintaining a high quality of care and addressing the staffing needs during the night shift to ensure residents feel secure at all times?
  • 6What kind of social or group activities do you offer that help residents feel like they are part of a community here at Heritage?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are and all personnel are great. They answered questions and provided information that the hospitals didn’t. They genuinely care about the patients and their quality of life.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

One thing I do wish is for you to always have 2 CNAs on at noc. One to me at night shift is to much for this many residents. The nurses were out of this world.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

The staff are caring and go out of their way to make sure the needs of the residents are met. We have all remarked that this is the cleanest and most odor free facility we

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★
Source: 49 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.64hrs
85%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.53hrs
86%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.8%
US
15.5%
MO
23.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.6%
Better than Avg
Here
11.6%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.4%
Better than Avg
Here
18.4%
US
19.5%
MO
25.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.7%
Better than Avg
Here
97.7%
US
95.5%
MO
90.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.6%
Better than Avg
Here
95.6%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.5%
Better than Avg
Here
86.5%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (12.0)
2 complaint-triggered

Heritage Nursing Center shows a mixed record with 14 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most frequent issues involve resident assessment and care planning, resident rights notifications, and building safety concerns like exits and sprinkler systems. Recent surveys found problems with medication error rates and infection control, while earlier issues centered on care planning and resident communication. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems.

Feb 18, 2026Routine
5
0919Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Feb 18, 2026Complaint
2
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Nov 21, 2024Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 15, 2023Routine
2
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Heritage Nursing Center - Skilled Nursing by Ameri

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Americare Senior Living

Chain Size

23 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 5 of 23 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

R H Montgomery Properties, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Montgomery, Anna

Owner (parent company)

50%

Montgomery, Richard

Owner (parent company)

50%

Key personnel

Montgomery, RichardContracted Managing EmployeeSchade, KyleContracted Managing EmployeeTolbert, StephanieW-2 Managing EmployeeMontgomery, RichardOfficer / DirectorSchade, KyleOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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