Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · St. Joseph, MO

Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center

4009 Gene Field Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506 · 130 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Ama Holdings

Medicare & MedicaidFined $48,685 in 3 years
Medicare overall rating1 / 5Much below averageSt. Joseph area 2.1 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
1/5Health inspections Much below average
1/5Staffing Much below average
2/5Quality measures Below average
1/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Much below average
2/5Long-stay quality Below average

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 4, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.50 hours per resident per day here, about the same as the Missouri average (3.43) and 9% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.31 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 77% over the past year, 21 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 31 points higher than the U.S. (46%).

How Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Joseph-area homes (16), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeSt. Joseph areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.503.183.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.310.390.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day3.132.873.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)77%54%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)75%47%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection2210.611.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Jun 4, 20262complaint
Jan 27, 20261complaint
Dec 23, 20252complaint
Dec 3, 20251complaint
Nov 3, 20251complaint
Mar 14, 202515standard + complaint · 2 harm-level citations
Apr 23, 20243complaint
Jul 14, 202318standard
Aug 5, 202115standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 40 of 58 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Jun 4, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 4, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 27, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
BDeficient, Provider has plan of correction
Dec 23, 2025Provide 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 · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 23, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 3, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 3, 2025Provide 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 · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection control
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service · complaint
DPast Non-Compliance
Mar 14, 2025Develop 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and physician services
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of life and care
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 14, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
J immediate jeopardyDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and physician services
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Provide 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Develop 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 14, 2023Honor 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.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

DateTypeAmount
Mar 14, 2025Fine$48,685

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Questions about Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for St. Joseph-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 4, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 22 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $48,685 in the past three years.

Does Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?

Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 364-1526 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

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.