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LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri)

1202 HEARTLAND ROAD, SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri 64506

Phone: 8166718500

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
96
Avg Residents/Day
85.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Buchanan
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMissouri AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.770.46+0.31
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.593.40+0.19
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover61.5%56.9%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-09Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-02Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

14 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-09Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-02Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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