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Nursing home

Hermitage Nursing & Rehab

Hermitage, Missouri · Hickory County

  • 18599 First Street, Hermitage, MO 65668 · Directions
  • (417) 745‑2111
  • Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – limited liability company
  • 23 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level J), $102,470 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Hermitage Nursing & Rehab is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Hermitage, Missouri, with 120 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-12-12, with 12 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 1 fine. Ownership: for profit – limited liability company. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
120Certified beds
Health inspections: 2 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Hermitage Nursing & Rehab?
18599 First Street, Hermitage, MO 65668, in Hickory County, Missouri.
What is the phone number of Hermitage Nursing & Rehab?
(417) 745-2111, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Hermitage Nursing & Rehab?
Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Hermitage Nursing & Rehab been fined?
Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $102,470 and 1 payment denial.
What did inspectors find at Hermitage Nursing & Rehab?
In its last three inspection cycles (January 13, 2022 to May 11, 2026), Medicare lists 23 health citations; the most serious was level J. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 2 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 2 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (January 13, 2022 to May 11, 2026), Hermitage Nursing & Rehab had 23 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $102,470 in total (1 fine, the latest on March 5, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day; the Missouri average is 3.40 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: December 12, 2025 — 12 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 5, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 11, 2026 (complaint investigation).

  • F0600 Level J March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 20, 2026

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

    immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • F0684 Level G May 11, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected June 1, 2026

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0684 Level G March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected June 1, 2026

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0880 Level F December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0605 Level D March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected June 1, 2026

    “Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”

  • F0609 Level D March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 20, 2026

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0610 Level D March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 20, 2026

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0686 Level D March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 20, 2026

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

  • F0773 Level D March 5, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected April 20, 2026

    “Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”

  • F0645 Level D December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”

  • F0684 Level D December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0695 Level D December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”

Previous cycle: February 1, 2024 — 5 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: February 1, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level F February 1, 2024 · corrected March 17, 2024

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

  • F0550 Level E February 1, 2024 · corrected March 17, 2024

    “Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”

  • F0880 Level E February 1, 2024 · corrected March 17, 2024

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0678 Level D February 1, 2024 · corrected March 17, 2024

    “Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.”

  • F0760 Level D February 1, 2024 · corrected March 17, 2024

    “Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”

Earlier cycle: January 13, 2022 — 6 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: January 13, 2022 (standard health inspection).

Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0727 Level F January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”

  • F0700 Level E January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “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.”

  • F0880 Level E January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0692 Level D January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”

  • F0759 Level D January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”

  • F0760 Level D January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

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Fire safety citations (9)
  • K0372 Level E December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0500 Level E December 12, 2025 · corrected January 26, 2026

    “Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”

  • K0161 Level F February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Use approved construction type or materials.”

  • K0353 Level F February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0918 Level F February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0223 Level E February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”

  • K0500 Level E February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”

  • K0920 Level E February 1, 2024 · corrected March 12, 2024

    “Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”

  • E0004 Level F January 13, 2022 · corrected February 27, 2022

    “Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $102,470 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
March 5, 2026Fine$102,470
March 5, 2026Payment denialfrom April 25, 2026, 37 days

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeMissouriNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.420.460.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.280.680.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.472.262.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.173.403.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.652.963.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.390.320.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)47.8%56.9%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)50.0%50.0%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year1.00.70.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 55 nursing homes: James & Judy Lincoln.

Legal business name: N & R of Hermitage LLC.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
NameRoleShareSince
Lincoln, JamesDirect owner50%December 1, 2014
Lincoln, JudyDirect owner50%December 1, 2014
LTC Management Services LLCManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEDecember 1, 2014

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

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Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds120
Average residents per day55.7
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – limited liability company
Group or chain (affiliated entity)James & Judy Lincoln
Legal business nameN & R of Hermitage LLC
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1984-07-02
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address18599 First Street, Hermitage, MO 65668
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Phone(417) 745‑2111
CMS Certification Number265239
Name in Medicare recordsHERMITAGE NURSING & REHAB
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13