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Living Community of St Joseph
1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Living Community of St Joseph, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is certified for 96 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Benedictine Health System chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Buchanan Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 53 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.1 | 54.5 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.0% | 59.8% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $29,803 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 2 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×3 E ×22
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0693 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s 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. | E | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.0%, RNs 52.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.1% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.9% | 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 | 18.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Living Community Of St. Joseph. Chain: Benedictine Health System (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/16/2001 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Buchanan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 6 facilities in Buchanan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Living Community of St Joseph been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Living Community of St Joseph been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Living Community of St Joseph compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Living Community of St Joseph?
It is part of the Benedictine Health System chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Benedictine Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Living Community of St Joseph last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.