Nursing home · Lee's Summit, MO
John Knox Village Care Center
600 Nw Pryor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 · 324 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 30, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 14, 2025) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 4.08 hours per resident per day here, 19% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 6% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.76 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 43% over the past year, 13 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 3 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How John Knox Village Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Kansas City-area homes (60), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.08 | 3.43 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.76 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.55 | 3.04 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 43% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 19% | 48% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 4 | 14.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 20 of 20 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident rights · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jul 5, 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about John Knox Village Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is John Knox Village Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates John Knox Village Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Kansas City-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did John Knox Village Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Apr 30, 2025, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident rights (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 14, 2025) it had 4 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has John Knox Village Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does John Knox Village Care Center accept Medicaid?
John Knox Village Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 246-4343 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.