Nursing home · Kansas City, MO
University Health Lakewood Medical Center
7900 Lee's Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64139 · 188 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 Jul 28, 2026, 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. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Aug 22, 2025) it had 6 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 4.05 hours per resident per day here, 18% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 5% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.52 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 39% over the past year, 17 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 7 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How University Health Lakewood Medical 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 | 4.05 | 3.43 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.52 | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.39 | 3.04 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 39% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 44% | 48% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 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 26 of 26 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident rights · complaint | E | Past Non-Compliance |
| Aug 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. Pharmacy service | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 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 |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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Questions about University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is University Health Lakewood Medical Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates University Health Lakewood Medical Center 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 University Health Lakewood Medical Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 28, 2026, 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. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Aug 22, 2025) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 14.5 for Kansas City-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has University Health Lakewood Medical Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $14,901 in the past three years.
Does University Health Lakewood Medical Center accept Medicaid?
University Health Lakewood Medical Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 404-7000 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.