Morningside Center
Chillicothe, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265813) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (660) 646-0170 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Morningside Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Morningside Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
Morningside Center has no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials according to CMS data. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Morningside Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 52.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 2007, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Morningside Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.71, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Morningside Center. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided. No chain affiliation is listed for this facility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Morningside Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Morningside Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, with 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 50.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Morningside Center is certified for 60 beds, with an average daily census of 52.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Morningside Center has been certified since June 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite; here health inspection is 2 stars, staffing is 5 stars, quality measures is 1 star, and overall is 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6606460170 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6606460170 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265813?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.