KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT

Knox · MO · Government - County · 60 certified beds · CCN 265763 · KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT


KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT operates 60 certified beds in EDINA, Missouri. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 2003-06-20. It averages 38.3 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?

CMS lists 41 health-inspection deficiencies for KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT since 2020-09-30, 30 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-26.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-26F0692, F0697Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G
2026-02-26F0688, F0761, F0803, F0804, F0880, F0919Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E
2026-02-26F0569, F0637, F0644, F0645, F0686, F0760Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2025-08-14F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-02-01F0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.F
2024-02-01F0568, F0607, F0880, F0881, F0909Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / 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.E
2024-02-01F0609, F0610, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0757, F0758Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D
2024-02-01F0623, F0732Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2020-09-30F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.K
2020-09-30F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2020-09-30F0803, F0804, F0880Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2020-09-30F0606, F0677, F0689, F0690Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2020-09-30F0567, F0568Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. / Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.C

Why was KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT fined?

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-26Fine$93,280

Has KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-04-0745
2025-09-172

How is KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT staffed?

MeasureThis facilityMO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.831423.43324
Average number of residents per day38.373.0

Who owns KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT?

KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT is registered with CMS as Government - County, operates under the legal business name KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICTsince 05/09/1967
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTKNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICTsince 05/09/1967
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTKNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICTsince 05/09/1967
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYBERRY, KEN, EARLY, CONNIE, HAMLIN, TOM, PALMER, LINDA, SAYRES, BRENDA, WITHEROW, PAMELAsince 03/24/2021
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLKNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME DISTRICT, MURRY, KATLIND, STRANGE, LORIsince 01/06/2025

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