ElderGrade
C

65.5/100

Average

Independence Care Center Of Perry County

800 South Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Perry County (573) 547-6546
Certified beds
133
Occupancy
57%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.66 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 9, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 9, 2026 F0640

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 9, 2026 F0638

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 9, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 9, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 9, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 9, 2026 F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 22, 2024 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 22, 2024 F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ERNST, JUDITH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KORANDO, DANA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PFISTER, RHONDA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KORANDO, DANA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SOUTHARD, ANDREA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KORANDO, DANA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
PFISTER, RHONDA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SOUTHARD, ANDREA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Independence Care Center Of Perry County

What is the ElderGrade for Independence Care Center Of Perry County? +

Independence Care Center Of Perry County holds an ElderGrade of C (65.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Independence Care Center Of Perry County? +

Residents receive an average of 2.66 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Independence Care Center Of Perry County been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 16 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Independence Care Center Of Perry County accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Independence Care Center Of Perry County is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.