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Hunter Acres Caring Center

SIKESTON, MO 63801-4738 View Map

Hunter Acres Caring Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

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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.

(573) 471-7130 adm@hunteracrescc.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.27/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

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.

71.9%

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

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

Home revenue

$7.6M

Profit

$322.0K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$7,649,628.00

Profit

$321,979.00

Payroll costs

$2.7M

34.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.7M

Total costs $7.3M

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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

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

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Clearview Nursing Center

SNF

MO 63801-4802

MCMULLIN, SANDRA

54.8%

$4,103,854.00

$1,942,707.00

47.3%

67.80

5/5

5.1653

4/5

5/5

3/5

Delta South Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation

SNF

MO 63801-0624

79.4%

$4,681,812.00

$2,266,196.00

48.4%

47.00

4/5

4.0062

4/5

2/5

4/5

Hunter Acres Caring Center

SNF

MO 63801-4738

120

KELLEY, LISA

71.9%

$7,543,913.00

$2,668,217.00

35.4%

88.40

3/5

3.2726

4/5

1/5

3/5

Sikeston Convalescent Center

SNF

MO 63801-5126

120

WADE, DARYL

57.4%

$7,577,667.00

$2,195,024.00

29%

74.50

2/5

3.9585

3/5

2/5

1/5

Clearview Nursing Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63801-4802

Bed Count: 98

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MCMULLIN, SANDRA

CCN: 265614

Occupancy: 54.8%

Home Revenue: $4,103,854.00

Payroll Costs: $1,942,707.00

Payroll %: 47.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 67.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.1653

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Delta South Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63801-0624

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 265862

Occupancy: 79.4%

Home Revenue: $4,681,812.00

Payroll Costs: $2,266,196.00

Payroll %: 48.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 47.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0062

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Hunter Acres Caring Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63801-4738

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KELLEY, LISA

CCN: 265387

Occupancy: 71.9%

Home Revenue: $7,543,913.00

Payroll Costs: $2,668,217.00

Payroll %: 35.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2726

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 1

Sikeston Convalescent Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MO 63801-5126

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WADE, DARYL

CCN: 265479

Occupancy: 57.4%

Home Revenue: $7,577,667.00

Payroll Costs: $2,195,024.00

Payroll %: 29%

Avg Residents/Day: 74.50

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9585

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

SIKESTON, MO 63801-4738

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100

Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

30,036

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	8.6	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	25	8.3	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 Assistant	25	0	25	10,505	91	100%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	0	12	5,265	91	100%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	9	0	9	4,213	91	100%	9.6
Nurse Aide in Training	20	0	20	3,923	91	100%	7.4
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	1,150	88	97%	8.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	866	65	71%	6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	740	67	74%	6.7
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	474	61	67%	7.6
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	468	54	59%	8.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	395	65	71%	6
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	376	48	53%	6.7
Physical Therapy Aide	0	6	6	344	58	64%	5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	134	59	65%	2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	81	48	53%	1.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8

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Total Health inspections 4

39% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 6.6

Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total Health citations 19

48% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 36.5

4.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

43% above Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 1

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

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

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

16.7%

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.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 15.4

41% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score 28.8

48% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 32.3%

64% above Missouri average.

Walking Ability Worsened 30.6%

48% above Missouri average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.6%

30% above Missouri average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

32% below Missouri average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.0%

40% below Missouri average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

88% below Missouri average.

Depressive Symptoms 10.0%

22% below Missouri average.

Antipsychotic Use 45.9%

108% above Missouri average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 69.2%

19% below Missouri average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.7%

7% above Missouri average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.2%

47% above Missouri average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 21.2%

68% worse than Missouri average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Missouri average

Influenza Vaccine 8.6%

86% worse than Missouri average

Total fines amount $10K

This home paid 86% less in fines than the state average.

Missouri average: $73K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 59% fewer fines than the state average.

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Missouri average: 0.7

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Nov 7, 2023

$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Hunter Acres Caring Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 71.9% ↓ 0.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $321,979 ↓ ~$129K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,336,856 ↑ ~$239K vs 2022

Profit Margin 4.3% ↓ 2.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	72.3%	71.7%	71.1%	70.7%	72.7%	68.5%	68.3%	70.6%	69.1%	65.7%	71.0%	72.2%	71.9%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$134,664	$225,097	$302,232	$178,335	$280,209	$272,344	$193,999	$517,916	$521,048	$1,247,583	$224,361	$451,013	$321,979
Gross Revenue	$4,887,942	$4,655,168	$4,983,850	$5,019,174	$5,157,069	$5,095,348	$5,112,352	$5,066,966	$5,108,948	$5,235,803	$6,036,974	$7,214,117	$7,543,913
Operating Expenses	$4,117,880	$4,229,613	$4,310,948	$4,443,982	$4,512,029	$4,442,253	$4,446,199	$4,205,480	$4,238,461	$5,214,694	$5,144,744	$5,822,497	$5,888,355
Net Patient Revenue	$4,247,128	$4,411,575	$4,595,855	$4,614,078	$4,782,154	$4,702,168	$4,615,400	$4,691,912	$4,751,648	$5,157,097	$5,303,872	$6,041,647	$6,104,619
Total Payroll	$1,901,393	$1,925,974	$1,914,371	$1,976,827	$1,979,941	$2,053,200	$2,040,741	$1,855,255	$1,908,988	$2,447,316	$2,863,366	$3,097,998	$3,336,856
Profit Margin %	2.8%	4.8%	6.1%	3.6%	5.4%	5.3%	3.8%	10.2%	10.2%	23.8%	3.7%	6.3%	4.3%
Medicare %	5.7%	4.0%	4.7%	4.5%	4.1%	3.6%	3.5%	1.9%	2.1%	7.4%	4.4%	8.1%	5.5%
Medicaid %	83.8%	87.7%	89.0%	88.0%	89.7%	85.1%	85.8%	89.9%	89.3%	85.6%	90.2%	88.1%	91.7%
Private %	10.5%	8.3%	6.3%	7.4%	6.2%	11.4%	10.7%	8.1%	8.6%	7.0%	5.4%	3.7%	2.7%
Revenue/Day	$134	$140	$148	$149	$150	$156	$154	$152	$157	$179	$170	$191	$194
Cost/Day	$130	$134	$138	$144	$142	$148	$149	$136	$140	$181	$165	$184	$187
Avg Length of Stay	320.0 days	507.9 days	331.5 days	373.1 days	26.9 days	442.4 days	336.1 days	441.9 days	325.4 days	246.7 days	275.3 days	200.2 days	300.0 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.

Hunter Acres Caring Center

Hunter Acres Caring Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Hunter Acres Caring Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Hunter Acres Caring Center

Hunter Acres Caring Center is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Hunter Acres Caring Center 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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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

Specialized Care Beds

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

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

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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