Inspection Reports for
NHC Healthcare, Kennett
1120 FALCON, KENNETT, MO, 63857-3825
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
4.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
22% better than Missouri average
Missouri average: 5.5 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
98 residents
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy over time
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 98
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 2, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a routine regulatory oversight visit to assess compliance with healthcare facility regulations and standards.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to maintain resident dignity during incontinence care, failure to follow care plans for smoking and safe transfers, improper catheter care, failure to follow oxygen therapy orders, and failure to secure medication carts. All deficiencies were assessed as minimal harm with few residents affected.
Deficiencies (6)
Failed to ensure resident's dignity was maintained during incontinence care with window blinds open exposing resident.
Failed to follow resident's care plan regarding smoking and failed to ensure use of flame resistant apron.
Failed to use gait belt during resident transfer.
Failed to keep urinary catheter drainage bags off the floor and failed to properly clean catheter tubing.
Failed to follow physician's orders for supplemental oxygen therapy for a resident.
Failed to ensure medication carts were locked while unattended.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 98
Medication cart observations: 2
Oxygen liters per minute: 3
Catheter size: 16
Catheter bulb size ml: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| CNA E | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in dignity and transfer deficiencies |
| CNA K | Certified Nursing Assistant | Named in dignity deficiency |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Provided statements on expectations for dignity, gait belt use, catheter care, and oxygen orders |
| CMT M | Certified Medication Technician | Observed leaving medication cart unlocked |
| RN C | Registered Nurse | Provided statements on gait belt use and medication cart locking |
| LPN D | Licensed Practical Nurse | Provided statements on gait belt use, catheter care, and medication cart locking |
| CNA I | Certified Nursing Assistant | Observed performing improper catheter care |
| Staff Coordinator O | Staff Coordinator | Observed resident oxygen saturation and oxygen use |
| RN J | Registered Nurse | Provided statement on resident oxygen therapy |
| LPN H | Licensed Practical Nurse | Provided statements on catheter care and oxygen therapy |
| CMT G | Certified Medication Technician | Provided statement on medication cart locking |
| LPN F | Licensed Practical Nurse | Provided statement on medication cart locking |
| Administrator | Facility Administrator | Provided statements on expectations for dignity, catheter care, oxygen orders, and medication cart locking |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 83
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 15, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to the facility environment, restorative nursing services, food storage and sanitation, and nurse aide training.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, providing restorative nursing services as ordered, storing and preparing food under sanitary conditions, and ensuring nurse aides received required annual in-service education and competencies.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment with issues such as exposed sheetrock, peeled paint, scuff marks, unsecured paper towel holders, cobweb buildup, and dust on vents.
Failed to provide restorative services as ordered for four residents, with no restorative therapy documented for March 2023 and last services provided in February 2024.
Failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, including undated frozen food items, buildup of dirt and residue on floors and kitchen equipment, and unlabeled food items.
Failed to conduct at least twelve hours of nurse aide in-service education per year and failed to provide required annual competencies in Dementia Care and Abuse Prevention for sampled nurse aides.
Report Facts
Facility census: 83
Restorative therapy frequency: 3
Restorative therapy frequency: 4
In-service hours: 8.75
In-service hours: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| RNA J | Restorative Nurse Aide | Named in restorative therapy deficiency; last provided restorative services on 02/25/24 |
| Housekeeper A | Interviewed regarding maintenance request log and cleaning responsibilities | |
| Housekeeper B | Interviewed regarding maintenance request log and cleaning responsibilities | |
| Housekeeper C | Interviewed regarding maintenance request log and cleaning responsibilities | |
| Maintenance Assistant D | Interviewed regarding maintenance responsibilities for homelike environment | |
| Administrator | Interviewed regarding expectations for maintenance and restorative therapy | |
| Director of Rehab | Director of Rehabilitation | Interviewed regarding restorative therapy services and care plan |
| Dietary Manager | Interviewed regarding kitchen cleanliness and food labeling | |
| Staffing Coordinator | Interviewed regarding nurse aide in-service education monitoring |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 74
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Aug 19, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident rights, notification of Medicare/Medicaid coverage, and maintenance of a safe, clean, and homelike environment.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) timely to one resident and failed to maintain one resident's equipment in good working order and the facility environment in a safe and clean condition. Several maintenance issues were observed and not addressed despite being reported.
Deficiencies (3)
Failed to issue a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) at least two calendar days before skilled Medicare services ended for one resident.
Failed to monitor and keep one resident's geri chair and fall mat in good, working order with torn and exposed areas.
Failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including multiple areas of exposed sheet rock, peeling ceiling surface, chipped paint, and dust buildup in bathroom vents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 1
Facility census: 74
Dates of observations: 3
Length of ceiling peeling: 24
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | Provided interview regarding SNF ABN and maintenance reporting | |
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) E | Interviewed about reporting torn equipment | |
| Housekeeper A | Interviewed about reporting repair needs | |
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) B | Interviewed about reporting repair needs | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C | Interviewed about reporting repair needs | |
| Maintenance Associate D | Interviewed about repair request procedures |
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