Life Care Center of BrookfieldCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 315 Hunt Street, Brookfield, MO 64628
- CCN
- 265405
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 89
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Brookfield an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 2 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Missouri is 9. CMS lists 1 fine of $45,159 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Linn County median | Missouri median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 487 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Missouri median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Dec 2024 | 2 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 20 Apr 2023 | 31 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 9 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 2 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 31 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | G | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0564 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | J | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | J | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 23 Aug 2019 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2023 | Fine | $45,159 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Missouri median | Missouri average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.63 | 3.40 | 3.43 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.46 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.29 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.06 | 2.90 | 3.02 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 43.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Missouri median
- 56.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 15.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.9% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.8% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Brookfield Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Medical Investors, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 17 Dec 1999 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 30 Nov 1999 | |
| Brookfield Medical Investors, LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2005 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 6 Feb 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Linn County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Health Care Center | Brookfield | 1 of 5 | 28 | $14,800 | 12 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Brookfield (CCN 265405). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-brookfield-brookfield-mo-265405/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Brookfield last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Feb 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 20 Apr 2023.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Brookfield?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Brookfield Medical Investors, LLC and Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Brookfield a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Missouri as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.