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Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-8551 View Map

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

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Overview of Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center offers compassionate care and a variety of stimulating activities. Services are provided under the direction of the resident’s attending physician, with a therapeutic team initiating a personalized care plan. The center aims to help residents achieve a secure and comfortable lifestyle.

(573) 334-5225 adm@heartlandcare.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.26/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 102

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

73.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 25 days

Medicaid

40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.7M

Profit

$337.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$7,719,012.00

Profit

$337,148.00

Payroll costs

$2.2M

28.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.1M

Total costs $7.4M

102-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Facility Type

SNF

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265503

Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid

County: CAPE GIRARDEAU

Ownership & operating entity

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by MELISSA WELKER.

Owner name: CAPE GIRARDEAU #1, INC

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Services, Facility, Resources, Staff, Calendar

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Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

MO 63701-8551

102

BOLLINGER, MELISSA

73.3%

$7,633,091.00

$2,233,093.00

29.3%

72.90

4/5

3.2588

5/5

2/5

1/5

Fountainbleau Lodge

SNF

MO 63701-2193

CHAUDHRY, BILKISS

79.6%

$4,844,233.00

$1,848,265.00

38.2%

30.40

3/5

4.5232

4/5

3/5

1/5

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63701-8551

Bed Count: 102

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BOLLINGER, MELISSA

CCN: 265503

Occupancy: 73.3%

Home Revenue: $7,633,091.00

Payroll Costs: $2,233,093.00

Payroll %: 29.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2588

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Fountainbleau Lodge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63701-2193

Bed Count: 89

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CHAUDHRY, BILKISS

CCN: 265383

Occupancy: 79.6%

Home Revenue: $4,844,233.00

Payroll Costs: $1,848,265.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 30.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5232

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-8551

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101

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

23,026

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	8.9	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	24	8.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

78 staff

8.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

of total hours from contractors

1,831 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	24	0	24	6,333	91	100%	8.6
Medication Aide/Technician	10	0	10	3,643	91	100%	9.5
Nurse Aide in Training	22	0	22	3,603	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	0	11	3,472	91	100%	9
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	2,155	90	99%	8.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	651	65	71%	5.6
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	548	62	68%	7.7
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	66	73%	7.9
Dietitian	2	0	2	402	53	58%	7.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	380	57	63%	6.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	350	57	63%	6
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	253	62	68%	4.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	126	58	64%	2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	39	6	7%	6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	26	3	3%	8.5
Medical Director	0	1	1	7	3	3%	2.3

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Total Health inspections 3

55% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 6.6

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total Health citations 16

56% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 36.5

5.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 16 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 14

Minor Health citations 2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 25, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 25, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 25, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 25, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Individual

Resident Census by Payment Source

74 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (4.1%)

Medicaid 66 (89.2%)

Private Pay/Other 5 (6.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 13.3

22% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score 21.5

11% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.3%

23% above Missouri average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%

32% above Missouri average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.2%

27% below Missouri average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

32% below Missouri average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.9%

18% above Missouri average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.2%

19% above Missouri average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.6%

80% below Missouri average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.3%

3% below Missouri average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

17% above Missouri average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.7%

4% above Missouri average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.3%

14% above Missouri average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 67.1%

Near Missouri average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Missouri average

Influenza Vaccine 59.1%

7% worse than Missouri average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 73.3% ↑ 1.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $337,148 ↑ ~$27K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,985,993 ↑ ~$282K vs 2022

Profit Margin 4.4% ↓ 0.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.5%	90.5%	86.6%	86.7%	77.5%	77.0%	71.8%	70.8%	69.8%	67.8%	71.7%	71.8%	73.3%
Beds	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102
Net Income	$384,762	$441,422	$336,735	$220,090	$159,310	$310,244	$150,327	$267,851	$215,728	$1,357,009	$460,781	$310,465	$337,148
Gross Revenue	$5,406,811	$5,520,386	$5,599,914	$5,383,588	$4,977,129	$5,017,633	$4,945,251	$4,959,280	$4,856,840	$4,699,650	$5,475,858	$6,946,973	$7,633,091
Operating Expenses	$4,402,150	$4,583,769	$4,698,213	$4,779,331	$4,349,358	$4,253,158	$4,145,416	$3,995,243	$4,005,652	$4,164,682	$4,249,691	$5,161,124	$5,297,471
Net Patient Revenue	$4,753,899	$4,959,678	$5,002,928	$4,971,022	$4,495,521	$4,542,426	$4,273,874	$4,236,939	$4,218,130	$4,214,667	$4,660,657	$5,398,374	$5,548,698
Total Payroll	$2,163,639	$2,235,007	$2,328,228	$2,429,677	$2,274,739	$2,263,651	$2,206,706	$2,118,831	$1,997,773	$1,836,236	$2,228,156	$2,704,357	$2,985,993
Profit Margin %	7.1%	8.0%	6.0%	4.1%	3.2%	6.2%	3.0%	5.4%	4.4%	28.9%	8.4%	4.5%	4.4%
Medicare %	5.5%	4.8%	5.2%	3.9%	4.2%	3.7%	4.1%	3.6%	1.8%	2.8%	3.7%	9.3%	6.3%
Medicaid %	89.2%	91.0%	89.1%	86.3%	87.8%	82.6%	84.3%	89.2%	89.8%	87.5%	87.7%	85.3%	91.5%
Private %	5.3%	4.2%	5.7%	9.7%	8.0%	13.7%	11.6%	7.3%	8.4%	9.7%	8.6%	5.4%	2.2%
Revenue/Day	$140	$147	$155	$154	$156	$158	$160	$161	$162	$166	$175	$202	$203
Cost/Day	$129	$136	$146	$148	$151	$148	$155	$152	$154	$164	$159	$193	$194
Avg Length of Stay	387.0 days	318.6 days	316.1 days	283.1 days	18.9 days	284.5 days	230.3 days	223.3 days	332.9 days	308.8 days	213.6 days	192.3 days	358.9 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MO Specifics: Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MO Specifics: Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

MO Specifics: Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MO Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MO Specifics: Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MO Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Heartland Care and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Missouri Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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