Nursing homes in Kennett, MO

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Kennett, part of the Dunklin area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Kennett, Missouri, have access to high-quality long-term care options within Dunklin County. The city is home to two nursing facilities, both of which earn an exceptional average of five stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Among these top-tier providers, NHC Healthcare, Kennett, managed by National Healthcare Corporation, maintains a perfect five-star rating. Families using these resources can evaluate local centers based on standardized federal quality metrics.

What to look for in Kennett

• All homes in Kennett score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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