CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2658292026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Independence Care Center Of Perry County

800 South Kingshighway · Perryville, MO 63775 · Perry County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds133CMS provider file
Recent citation rows21current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-01-0962026-01-093
Cycle 22024-08-2272024-08-221
Cycle 32023-05-1932023-05-191
02 / CITATION DETAIL

21 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0638Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0640Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0909Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2026-01-09 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-22
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0625Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · HEALTHF0909Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-04
2024-08-22 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-23
2023-05-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-27
2023-05-19 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-05-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-23
2023-05-19 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-12
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • ERNST, JUDITHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/20/2012
  • KORANDO, DANAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • PFISTER, RHONDAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • INDEPENDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2012
  • KORANDO, DANAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • SOUTHARD, ANDREAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2012
  • KORANDO, DANAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • PFISTER, RHONDAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2018
  • SOUTHARD, ANDREAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2012

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours2.66per resident day
RN hours0.42per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.30per resident day
Staff turnover—%CMS reported field
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