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Knox County Nursing Home District

55774 State Highway 6, Edina, MO 63537660397228260 certified beds · 38 residentsGovernment - CountyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2020
Deficiencies
41
4334
Penalties · 3 yrs
$93,280
1 fine · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-02-26
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-02-26Standard0122CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-14Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-01Standard2130CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2020-09-30Standard281CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-02-26Standard survey · 14 deficienciesOfficial report
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F692
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F697
F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F569
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F637
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F644
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F645
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F688
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F804
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 265763-20260226-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 265763-20260226-F919
2025-08-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 265763-20250814-F686
2024-02-01Standard survey · 15 deficienciesOfficial report
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F568
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F610
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F690
F728Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F728
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F757
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F881
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F909
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F623
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 265763-20240201-F732
2020-09-30Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F678
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F606
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F677
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F690
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F880
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F567
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-11-27Record 265763-20200930-F568

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2026-02-26Civil money penalty$93,280CMS · Penalties
2026-02-26Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 45 days, from 2026-04-07
CMS · Penalties
2025-08-14Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 2 days, from 2025-09-17
CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.41
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.83
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.38
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityMissouriNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
5.7%4.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
9.1%4.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
23.6%23.5%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
8.6%2.3%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
19.0%18.1%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.1%5.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
26.2%25.6%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Knox County Nursing Home District
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Knox County Nursing Home District
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Murry, Katlind
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Strange, Lori
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Berry, Ken
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Early, Connie
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Hamlin, Tom
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Knox County Nursing Home District
Organization
5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Knox County Nursing Home District
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Palmer, Linda
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Sayres, Brenda
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Witherow, Pamela
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Missouri.

No county cost figures on file for Knox.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01