Independence Care Center of Perry County

Nursing Home · Perryville, MO

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number265829

Contact & location

800 South Kingshighway
Perryville, MO 63775
Perry County
Phone
(573) 547-6546
ZIP code
63775 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
133
Residents per day
75.2 (57% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Independence Health System INC
Medicare certified since
April 24, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.66 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.42 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.47 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.76 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.30 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 5 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-09 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-22
2024-08-22 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 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.
F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-04
2023-05-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-27
2023-05-19 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-06-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Korando, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pfister, Rhonda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Southard, Andrea (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ernst, Judith (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Korando, Dana (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pfister, Rhonda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Independence Health System INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Korando, Dana (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Southard, Andrea (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Independence Care Center of Perry County?

Independence Care Center of Perry County has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Independence Care Center of Perry County have?

It has 133 certified beds and cares for about 75 residents per day.

Has Independence Care Center of Perry County been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Independence Care Center of Perry County?

(573) 547-6546. The facility is located at 800 South Kingshighway, Perryville, MO 63775.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.