University Health Lakewood Medical Center
7900 Lee's Summit Road · Kansas City, MO · 64139 · 8164047000
188 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,901 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2025
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 October 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 30, 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 April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
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 January 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 19, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2022
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 May 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265845 · certified since June 26, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.