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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.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is legally operated by Livingston County Nursing Home District, and administrated by Harri Melte.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 35 | This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (9 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 2.3 | 8.8 | This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (2.3 vs. MO avg 8.8).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 5 | This facility has 54% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (2.3 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 54% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (4 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 43% better |
0.0 miles from city center
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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Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is located in CHILLICOTHE, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Weldon Spring | 50
Facility
50
MO AVG
97
Rank
#390 / 454 | - | - | 5.01
Facility
5.01
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#31 / 276 | -16% | +34% | $41.3k
Facility
$41.3k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#222 / 283 | 16
Facility
16
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#55 / 281 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#75 / 281 | 2 | 46 | A+ |
2
Facility
2
MO AVG
45
Rank
#545 / 563 | Holly Stevens | $20.9M
Facility
$20.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#17 / 286 | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#6 / 286 | 58.6%
Facility
58.6%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#105 / 286 | 265767 | ||||
| Farmington Presbyterian Manor |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Farmington | 90
Facility
90
MO AVG
97
Rank
#227 / 454 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#150 / 428 | +12% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#43 / 276 | +49% | +23% | $12.6k
Facility
$12.6k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#167 / 283 | 9
Facility
9
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#11 / 281 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#11 / 281 | 1 | 70 | A+ |
66
Facility
66
MO AVG
45
Rank
#113 / 563 | Jane Hull | $9.9M
Facility
$9.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#73 / 286 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#52 / 286 | 63%
Facility
63%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#74 / 286 | 265583 | ||||
| Armour Oaks Senior Living Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Kansas City (Waldo Homes) | 38
Facility
38
MO AVG
97
Rank
#424 / 454 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#1 / 428 | +50% | 3.03
Facility
3.03
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#230 / 276 | -27% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 39
Facility
39
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#183 / 281 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#200 / 281 | - | 100 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Womens Christian Association Of Kansas City Missouri | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#264 / 286 | $2.4M
Facility
$2.4M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#221 / 286 | 81.6%
Facility
81.6%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#13 / 286 | 265802 | ||||
| Sunrise of Des Peres |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Des Peres | 102
Facility
102
MO AVG
97
Rank
#169 / 454 |
72.5%
Facility
72.5%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#166 / 428 | +9% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#168 / 276 | +4% | -6% | $334.9k
Facility
$334.9k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#277 / 283 | 87
Facility
87
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#272 / 281 | 7.9
Facility
7.9
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#243 / 281 | 13 | 74 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
MO AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 563 | Mary Grodeon | $15.6M
Facility
$15.6M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#32 / 286 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#31 / 286 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#186 / 286 | 265834 |
The legal owner and operator of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is Livingston County Nursing Home District.
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.
Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments's occupancy is 71%.
Harri Melte is the administrator of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments.
Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments has 31 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
Morningside Center Assisted Living Apartments is located at 1702 MORNINGSIDE DR.
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