Nursing Home

Morningside Center

Overview of Morningside Center
Morningside Center is a nursing home and assisted living facility located in Chillicothe, Missouri. It offers skilled nursing services, assisted living apartments, and rehabilitation services. The center is committed to providing dignity and respect to its residents.
(660) 646-0170

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 28m per day

This home provides 17% more nursing time per resident than the Missouri average.

Missouri average: 3h 49m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 87.6%
Residents per day (avg) 51
Occupancy rate
87.6%
Residents per day (avg)
51

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$7.0M
Surplus of revenue
$621.0K
Governmental community Operated by state authorities.
Home revenue
$6,980,191.00
Surplus of revenue
$620,981.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
45.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $6.4M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
In line with Missouri average
Occupied beds
53 / 60
Average residents 72 per day

License details

Facility type
Snf
County: LIVINGSTON

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265813
Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid
Awards: Voted Best Nursing Home, Voted Best Assisted Living, Voted Finalist Best Place to Work

Ownership & operating entity

Morningside Center is administrated by HARRI MELTE.

Owner name: LIVINGSTON COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Nursing Home
Assisted Living
Skilled Rehab

Additional Policies & Features

Admission Criteria: Call for more details.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Skilled Rehab

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

0 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

15 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

0 minor citations More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

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Address CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601-1545

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

99
Total Staff
73
Employees
26
Contractors
20,846
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1310.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse97.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant328.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
77 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.6%
of total hours from contractors
959 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Registered Nurse: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant257326,75691100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician120123,59791100%8
Registered Nurse121132,88491100%10.1
Nurse Aide in Training110112,1648897%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse6391,3018492%7.3
Administrator2029446470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029206369%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1014976673%7.5
Dental Services Staff1014645864%8
Physical Therapy Aide0332986369%4.7
Speech Language Pathologist0332816470%4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician022572629%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0335355%5.9
Physical Therapy Assistant022512123%2.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0113789%4.7
Qualified Social Worker011302629%1.2

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
52 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (7.7%)
Medicaid
21 residents (40.4%)
Private pay or other
27 residents (51.9%)
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.

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. 9.0
17% better 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. 15.9
18% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.4%
17% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.6%
34% better 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 17.6%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
10% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.2%
164% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.4%
65% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.2%
24% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
15% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
8% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.1%
40% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
18% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.7%
41% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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