Independence Care Center of Perry County
800 South Kingshighway · Perryville, MO · 63775 · 5735476546
133 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.46 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 41% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 0.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected February 22, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265829 · certified since April 24, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.