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Macon Health Care Center

Macon, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265163) · 84 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 2.51★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 385-5797 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Macon Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.

Macon Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.6% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.

Macon Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation flagged for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Macon Health Care Cen… Macon Health Care Cen…: 5★ 5★ MO average MO average: 2.51★ 2.51★ National Healthcar chain avg National Healthcar chain avg: 4★ 4★

About this facility

Macon Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Macon, Missouri, first approved for federal certification on May 3, 1982. The facility is certified for 84 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.2 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities nationwide averaging a 4.0-star overall rating.

According to CMS Care Compare, Macon Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.49789 per resident per day, including 0.86606 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.6%.

Regarding regulatory penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with Macon Health Care Center in the available CMS data.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator's performance record.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available to this listing.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Macon Health Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.49789 hours per resident per day, including 0.86606 RN hours, with 20.6% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 84 beds with an average daily census of 38.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which has 69 facilities averaging a 4.0-star rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since May 3, 1982.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 5-star rating.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (660) 385-5797 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (660) 385-5797 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265163?state=MO.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.