University Health Lakewood Medical CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 7900 Lee's Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64139
- CCN
- 265845
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 188
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 130
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives University Health Lakewood Medical Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Missouri is 9. CMS lists 1 fine of $14,901 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 | Jackson County median | Missouri median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 39 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) | 22 Aug 2025 | 5 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Nov 2023 | 8 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 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 | G0 | 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): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jan 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 6 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 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 | 5 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 25 Mar 2022 | 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 | 5 May 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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 | 4.05 | 3.40 | 3.43 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.40 | 0.46 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.29 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.39 | 2.90 | 3.02 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Missouri median
- 56.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 44.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
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 | 29.8% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.6% | 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
- Non-profit, corporation
- Setting
- In a hospital
- Legal business name
- Truman Medical Center Incorporated
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Medical Center Incorporated | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 May 1970 |
| Truman Medical Center Incorporated | Adp of the snf | 6 Apr 2026 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jackson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center | Kansas City | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 31 Jan 2025 | |
| Wilshire at Lakewood Rehab Center | Lees Summit | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 18 Nov 2025 | |
| Edgewood Manor Health Care Center | Raytown | 1 of 5 | 31 | $135,307 | 1 Oct 2024 | |
| John Knox Village Care Center | Lees Summit | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 14 Jan 2025 | |
| Monterey Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Independence | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 18 Nov 2025 | |
| Alpine Breeze Health and Wellness | Raytown | 2 of 5 | 12 | $35,683 | 20 Aug 2025 | |
| Lee's Summit Place | Lees Summit | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 7 Apr 2025 | |
| Ignite Medical Resort Blue Springs | Blue Springs | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 10 Oct 2024 | |
| Villages of Jackson Creek | Independence | 2 of 5 | 13 | $29,186 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Jefferson Health Care | Lees Summit | 1 of 5 | 22 | $34,459 | 4 Apr 2025 | |
| Sunterra Springs Independence | Independence | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 10 Feb 2025 | |
| Jeanne Jugan Center | Kansas City | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 6 Aug 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 University Health Lakewood Medical Center (CCN 265845). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/university-health-lakewood-medical-center-kansas-city-mo-265845/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was University Health Lakewood Medical Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Nov 2023.
- Who operates University Health Lakewood Medical Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is University Health Lakewood Medical Center 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.