Living Community of St Joseph
1202 Heartland Road · Saint Joseph, MO · 64506 · 8166718500
96 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Benedictine Health System Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected May 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2020
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected April 10, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265784 · certified since June 30, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.