Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.
Located on North West Street in Sikeston, Missouri, Hunter Acres Caring Center is a nursing home operated by Hunter Acres Caring Center, Inc., owned by Lisa Kelley and directed by administrator Melissa Pennington. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families several payment options to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 73 out of 100, so it’s very walkable. Many services and daily essentials are within walking distance.
The 120-bed community opened recently and has established itself. It has a current occupancy rate of 73%. Residents stay an average of 300 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. The facility maintains round-the-clock staffing with total nursing care averaging about 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide care around the clock to support residents’ medical and personal care needs.
State inspections have identified areas for improvement related to medication handling, personnel background screening, facility cleanliness, and pest management. Complaint investigations have also documented concerns regarding clinical responsiveness. These include the timing of physician notification and resident supervision protocols. Families considering the home can ask how these operational areas are being managed and improved.
Hunter Acres Caring Center is legally operated by Hunter Acres Caring Center, Inc, and administered by Melissa Pennington.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 107 | 35 | This facility has 206% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (107 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 206% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 13.4 | 4.4 | This facility has 205% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (13.4 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 205% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 8.2 | 5 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (8.2 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 64% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (13 vs. MO avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Missouri average 36.5
Missouri average 5.67
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).
Missouri average: 0.7
Missouri average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,856 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 10,402 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 24 | 0 | 24 | 5,032 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,824 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,707 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,145 | 86 | 93% | 8.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 815 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 805 | 70 | 76% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 725 | 69 | 75% | 5.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 534 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 407 | 62 | 67% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 352 | 68 | 74% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 57 | 62% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 6 | 7% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 5% | 2.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 7, 2023 · $10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
60% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hunter Acres Caring Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sikeston's city center to Hunter Acres Caring Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Delta South Nursing &Amp; Rehabilitation | NH HC PC RC | Sikeston | 60
Facility
60
MO AVG
97
Rank
#343 / 454 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#52 / 434 | +33% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#103 / 282 | +81% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 34
Facility
34
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#163 / 287 | 11.3
Facility
11.3
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#282 / 287 | - | 49 | - |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Delta South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation LLC | $4.2M
Facility
$4.2M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#221 / 292 | $2.6M
Facility
$2.6M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#212 / 292 | 62.1%
Facility
62.1%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#134 / 292 | 265862 | ||||
| Daybreak Nursing Center | NH AL HC NC PC RC | Sikeston | 70
Facility
70
MO AVG
97
Rank
#305 / 454 |
94.3%
Facility
94.3%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#21 / 434 | +42% | 2.86
Facility
2.86
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#241 / 282 | +8% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 15
Facility
15
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#48 / 287 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#127 / 287 | - | 64 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Dalen Hutchinson | $4.1M
Facility
$4.1M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#220 / 292 | $2.1M
Facility
$2.1M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#230 / 292 | 52%
Facility
52%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#184 / 292 | 265548 | ||||
| Cypress Point | NH HC | Dexter | 79
Facility
79
MO AVG
97
Rank
#275 / 454 |
98.7%
Facility
98.7%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#9 / 434 | +48% | 4.30
Facility
4.30
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#68 / 282 | +26% | +15% | $73.7k
Facility
$73.7k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#247 / 289 | 13
Facility
13
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#34 / 287 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#18 / 287 | 1 | 64 | - |
43
Facility
43
MO AVG
45
Rank
#312 / 563 | John Langley | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#111 / 292 | $3.6M
Facility
$3.6M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#150 / 292 | 46.5%
Facility
46.5%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#214 / 292 | 265367 | ||||
| Hunter Acres Caring Center | NH MC NC | Sikeston | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
97
Rank
#89 / 454 |
72.5%
Facility
72.5%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#171 / 434 | +9% | 3.27
Facility
3.27
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#206 / 282 | -52% | -12% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#172 / 289 | 19
Facility
19
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#72 / 287 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#120 / 287 | 1 | 90 | - |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Lisa Kelley | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#115 / 292 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#163 / 292 | 48%
Facility
48%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#239 / 292 | 265387 | ||||
| Sikeston Convalescent Center | NH MC | Sikeston | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
97
Rank
#89 / 454 |
60.0%
Facility
60.0%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#276 / 434 | -10% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#103 / 282 | -32% | +6% | $13.6k
Facility
$13.6k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#184 / 289 | 31
Facility
31
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#146 / 287 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#143 / 287 | 1 | 71 | - |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Daryl Wade | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#112 / 292 | $2.4M
Facility
$2.4M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#186 / 292 | 43.2%
Facility
43.2%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#271 / 292 | 265479 |
Hunter Acres Caring Center is located in SIKESTON, Missouri.
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Hunter Acres Caring Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to MO state health department records, Hunter Acres Caring Center's license number is 052755.
According to MO state health department records, Hunter Acres Caring Center's license expires on June 3, 2027.
Hunter Acres Caring Center's occupancy is 73%.
Hunter Acres Caring Center is registered as a for-profit in MO.
Melissa Pennington is the administrator of Hunter Acres Caring Center.
Hunter Acres Caring Center has 120 beds.
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