Hunter Acres Caring Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Hunter Acres Caring Center
Hunter Acres Caring Center is located in Sikeston, MO. It provides 24-hour nursing care, professional staff, and transportation services. The center focuses on person-centered care, treating residents with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Missouri average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Missouri average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 16m per day

This home provides 12% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Missouri average: 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 71.9%
Residents per day (avg) 88
Occupancy rate
71.9%
Residents per day (avg)
88

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

21% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

60% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.6M
Profit
$322.0K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$7,649,628.00
Profit
$321,979.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
34.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $7.3M
Bed community size
120-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: 265387
Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid
County: SCOTT

Ownership & operating entity

Hunter Acres Caring Center is administrated by MELISSA PENNINGTON.

Owner name: HUNTER ACRES CARING CENTER, INC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Transportation Services, 24-Hour Nursing Care, Professional staff, Additional Services

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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Hunter Acres Caring Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address SIKESTON, MO 63801-4738

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

100
Total Staff
81
Employees
19
Contractors
30,036
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse48.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse128 No
Certified Nursing Assistant258.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
74 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,892 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2502510,50591100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse120125,26591100%8
Medication Aide/Technician9094,21391100%9.6
Nurse Aide in Training200203,92391100%7.4
Registered Nurse4041,1508897%8.6
Speech Language Pathologist0338666571%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2027406774%6.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian2024746167%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014685459%8.7
Qualified Social Worker0443956571%6
RN Director of Nursing4043764853%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide0663445864%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111345965%2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant022814853%1.7
Medical Director0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112433%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
4.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
43% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

1 critical citation More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

17 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 08, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
86 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (4.7%)
Medicaid 82 (95.3%)
Specialized Care Beds
76 Total Specialty Beds
63.3% of Bed Capacity
20
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
16.7%
56
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
46.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.4
41% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.8
48% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.3%
64% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.6%
48% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
30% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
32% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
40% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
88% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
47% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.0%
22% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 45.9%
108% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 69.2%
19% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
7% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 21.2%
68% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 8.6%
86% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $10K
86% lower than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 7, 2023
$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

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

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

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

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

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

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

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

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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