Hunter Acres Caring Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sikeston, MO
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Hunter Acres Caring Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Sikeston, MO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Hunter Acres Caring Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Hunter Acres Caring Center

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 20.8% Above MO avg. ▲ 20.8% Above MO avg.MO average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 44.2% Above MO avg. ▲ 44.2% Above MO avg.MO average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 54.3% Below MO avg. ▼ 54.3% Below MO avg.MO average: 2.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 12.9% Above MO avg. ▲ 12.9% Above MO avg.MO average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Missouri state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 206th out of 282 homes in Missouri for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 16m per day
Rank #206 / 282Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 282 homes in Missouri. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Missouri average, with a ranking across 282 Missouri facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Missouri avg (3h 44m per day)
vs Missouri avg
-12%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 12m per day ▼ 57% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 41m per day ■ Avg State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 19m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 30m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 36% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 13m per day ▼ 35% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
300 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #89 / 454Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 454 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #98 / 209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 209 homes in Missouri. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #70 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #171 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 434 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
87 / 120
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 4, 2025
ExpirationJune 3, 2027
CountyScott
License Number052755
CMS Certification Number265387
Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hunter Acres Caring Center is legally operated by Hunter Acres Caring Center, Inc, and administered by Melissa Pennington.

Corporate EntityHUNTER ACRES CARING CENTER, INC
Owner NameHunter Acres Caring Center, Inc

Type Of Units

Skilled Nursing Facility
120 units
Total beds
120 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24-Hour Nursing Care, Professional staff, Additional Services

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 107 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (206% above)
• Deficiencies per year (205% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% above)
• Total inspections (86% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 7, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 10735 This facility has 206% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (107 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 206% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 13.44.4 This facility has 205% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (13.4 vs. MO avg 4.4).↑ 205% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 8.25 This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (8.2 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 64% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 137 This facility has 86% more total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (13 vs. MO avg 7).↑ 86% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 7, 2025 routine inspection found 9 deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete background checks, poor environment cleanliness, and ineffective pest control.
  • August 8, 2024 complaint investigation documented failures in timely physician notification, emergency treatment delays, and inadequate response to significant weight loss for two residents.
  • November 7, 2023 complaint investigation found one supervision failure allowing an elopement risk resident to leave unsupervised; staff was terminated and protocols updated.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 4

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations
19 Rank #72 / 287Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 287 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Missouri State average, with a ranking across all 287 MO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Missouri average 36.5

Citations per inspection
4.75 Rank #120 / 287Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 287 homes in Missouri. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Missouri mean across 287 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

1 critical citation Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations Missouri average: 1

17 moderate citations Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 5 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 92
Contractors 17
Staff to resident ratio 1.27 : 1
25% fewer staff per resident than Missouri average
Missouri average ratio: 1.69 : 1 Missouri average ratio: 1.69 : 1See full Missouri ranking
Avg staff/day 42
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Missouri average
Missouri average: 8.1 hours Missouri average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Missouri ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 30,555

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 11 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 35 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.1%

1,856 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3503510,40292100%8
Nurse Aide in Training240245,03292100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,82492100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician8083,70792100%9.7
Registered Nurse4041,1458693%8.7
Speech Language Pathologist0448156773%6.9
RN Director of Nursing4048057076%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2027256975%5.9
Dental Services Staff1015346470%8.3
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286773%7.9
Dietitian1014706065%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0224076267%6.4
Qualified Social Worker0553526874%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221765762%3.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0114667%7.7
Medical Director0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0111255%2.4
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 93%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 76%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 74%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $10K Rank #172 / 289Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 289 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Missouri average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 289 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Nov 7, 2023 · $10K

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

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
Below average Missouri avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.74
16% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.06
12% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.35

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Missouri avg: 2.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.8%
14% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.6%
28% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.5%
348% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 50.0%
7% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 53.7%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 86
Medicare
4
4.7% of residents
Medicaid
82
95.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$216.3K
For-profit Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1M Rank #115 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 292 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Missouri average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$216.3K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$105.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #163 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 292 homes in Missouri. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.9M 48% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #239 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 239th out of 292 homes in Missouri. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Missouri average. Well-run Missouri facilities typically land around 60–71% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
107 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 21%
Medicaid 60%
Discharges
105 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 4%
Medicaid 76%

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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
164-
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
190-
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
171-
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

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Missouri

Hunter Acres Caring Center is located in SIKESTON, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General 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

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
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

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

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunter Acres Caring Center

Is Hunter Acres Caring Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Hunter Acres Caring Center?

According to MO state health department records, Hunter Acres Caring Center's license number is 052755.

When does Hunter Acres Caring Center's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Hunter Acres Caring Center's license expires on June 3, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Hunter Acres Caring Center?

Hunter Acres Caring Center's occupancy is 73%.

Does Hunter Acres Caring Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Hunter Acres Caring Center is registered as a for-profit in MO.

Who is the administrator of Hunter Acres Caring Center?

Melissa Pennington is the administrator of Hunter Acres Caring Center.

How many beds does Hunter Acres Caring Center have?

Hunter Acres Caring Center has 120 beds.

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