Nursing home · St. Joseph, MO

Living Community of St Joseph

1202 Heartland Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506 · 96 certified beds · non profit ownership · part of Benedictine Health System

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Medicare overall rating4 / 5Above averageSt. Joseph area 2.1 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99

4/5Health inspections Above average

4/5Staffing Above average

3/5Quality measures Average

4/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Above average

1/5Long-stay quality Much 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 Apr 9, 2026, when they cited 3 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (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 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 9, 2026) it had 3 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 3.59 hours per resident per day here, 5% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 7% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.72 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 60% over the past year, 4 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 14 points higher than the U.S. (46%).

How Living Community of St Joseph 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 home	St. Joseph area	Missouri	U.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day	3.59	3.18	3.43	3.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.72	0.39	0.46	0.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day	3.27	2.87	3.01	3.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	60%	54%	56%	46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	53%	47%	48%	43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection	3	10.6	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.

Apr 9, 20263standard

Apr 23, 20251complaint · 1 harm-level citation

Jan 2, 20256standard

Mar 6, 202316standard

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
Apr 9, 2026	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
Apr 9, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 9, 2026	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Apr 23, 2025	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint	G actual harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 2, 2025	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 2, 2025	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 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. Pharmacy service	D	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 2, 2025	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 2, 2025	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 2, 2025	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentâs 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. Nutrition and dietary	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 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. Pharmacy service	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 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. Quality of life and care	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	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
Mar 6, 2023	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 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. Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	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	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	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 6, 2023	Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights	E	Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 6, 2023	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary	E	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 Living Community of St Joseph

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Living Community of St Joseph's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Living Community of St Joseph 4 out of 5 stars overall (above 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 Living Community of St Joseph do on its last inspection?

Has Living Community of St Joseph been fined?

CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.

Does Living Community of St Joseph accept Medicaid?

Living Community of St Joseph is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 671-8500 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.