ElderGrade
A

91.5/100

Excellent

Macon Health Care Center

29612 Kellogg Avenue,, Macon, MO 63552

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Macon County (660) 385-5797
Certified beds
84
Occupancy
45%
Ownership
For-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 safety

30/30

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

Staffing

24.5/30

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

  • 4.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.87 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 19% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 21% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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 3.50 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.87 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.82 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 20.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 21 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 29, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 27, 2023 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

F Jul 27, 2023 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 27, 2023 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 27, 2023 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 27, 2023 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 27, 2023 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 27, 2023 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NHC/DELAWARE INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RECTOR, MELVIN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RECTOR, MELVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CRAWFORD, JODI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DODSON, VICKI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIDD, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCDOWELL, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RECTOR, MELVIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RICHARDSON, RACHEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
USSERY, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Macon Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Macon Health Care Center? +

Macon Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (91.5 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Macon Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.50 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Macon Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 21 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Macon Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Macon Health Care Center 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.