Belleview Care Center
1616 Weisenborn Road · Saint Joseph, MO · 64507 · 8167493919
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vertical Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $31,330 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $31,330 |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 20, 2025 | Fine | $9,225 |
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $22,105 |
| December 1, 2023 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265827 · certified since April 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.