Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Chillicothe, MO

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Chillicothe, MO

Overview of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is a 31-bed assisted living facility at 1702 Morningside Drive, Chillicothe, Missouri, operated by Livingston County Nursing Home District and administrated by Harri Melte. The facility offers full-service apartments with around-the-clock care and integrated skilled rehabilitation and nursing services. The full-apartment model provides residents greater independence than traditional assisted living while maintaining on-site medical oversight and rehabilitation services. Twenty-four-hour staffing is available, a significant operational detail indicating continuous care availability.

The community has received local recognition as Voted Best Nursing Home, Voted Best Assisted Living, and Voted Finalist Best Place to Work. These designations reflect local acknowledgment of care quality and workplace culture, though they are informal peer or community votes rather than accredited third-party assessments.

The facility’s inspection profile shows zero routine inspections compared to the Missouri state average of seven, which could indicate a recent opening or limited survey activity relative to comparable Missouri assisted living facilities. Without access to the complete inspection record and detailed staffing breakdown, families cannot assess regulatory history or identify any substantive compliance issues. The zero-inspection finding requires clarification regarding the facility’s age, licensure status, and operational standing before consideration for placement.

The walk score of 71 reflects very walkable surroundings; most errands are possible on foot, with many essentials nearby, which is an asset for resident mobility and family visits. The facility is located at Chillicothe’s city center, providing immediate access to services and healthcare resources.

Missouri residents may access multiple payment assistance programs, including Medicaid A&D Waiver, Supplemental Nursing Care, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver, MO HealthNet Aged/Blind/Disabled, Medicare Savings Program, Caregiver Program, and Veterans Aid and Attendance.

Families should ask about skilled rehabilitation programming and staffing details, occupancy, licensing, inspections, quality metrics from Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments.

Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #435 / 452Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 435th out of 452 homes in Missouri for Bed Count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #80 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 563 homes in Missouri for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #175 / 420Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 420 homes in Missouri for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 420. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same 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.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
22 / 31
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

Awards

Voted Best Nursing Home
Voted Best Assisted Living
Voted Finalist Best Place to Work

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
CountyLivingston

Ownership & Operating Entity

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is legally operated by Livingston County Nursing Home District, and administered by Harri Melte.

Owner NameLivingston County Nursing Home District

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Nursing Home
Skilled Rehab

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 9 deficiencies 4 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 2022 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per year (74% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% below)
Latest Inspection June 3, 2025 Plan Of Correction

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. 935 This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (9 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 2.38.8 This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.3 vs. MO avg 8.8).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.32.9 This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.3 vs. MO avg 2.9).↓ 21% better

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. 412 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (4 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chillicothe's city center to Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments

Who is the owner of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments?

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is legally operated by Livingston County Nursing Home District, and administered by Harri Melte.

Is Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments in a walkable area?

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments?

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments's occupancy is 71%.

Who is the administrator of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments?

Harri Melte is the administrator of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments.

How many beds does Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments have?

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments has 31 beds.

Are there photos of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments?

Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is located at 1702 Morningside Dr, Chillicothe, MO 64601-1545.

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