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Nursing homes in Buchanan County, Missouri
Buchanan County, Missouri, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 675 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (53%). Inspectors recorded 294 health deficiencies over three cycles, 43.6 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $120K across 5 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Buchanan County | Missouri | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 487 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 53% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 43.6 | 35.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $120K | $18M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Community of St Joseph | Saint Joseph | 96 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 27.1 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| St Joseph Chateau | Saint Joseph | 69 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 52 | 75.4 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitationabuse icon | Saint Joseph | 110 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 54.5 | $10K | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Advanced Care of St Joseph | Saint Joseph | 180 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 25.0 | $30K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Belleview Care Centerabuse icon | Saint Joseph | 90 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 58.9 | $31K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare Center | Saint Joseph | 130 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 44.6 | $49K | 4 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 15 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 14 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 13 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 11 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 11 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vertical Health Services (3), Ama Holdings (1), Benedictine Health System (1), Mo Op Holdco, Llc (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Buchanan County, Missouri?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 675 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Buchanan County have the highest CMS ratings?
Living Community of St Joseph (4 stars), St Joseph Chateau (4 stars), St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation (2 stars)
How do Buchanan County nursing homes compare with Missouri?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 53% statewide; citations run at 43.6 per 100 beds against 35.0 statewide.