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Life Care Center of Brookfield

315 Hunt Street, Brookfield, MO 64628

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Life Care Center of Brookfield is a nursing home in Brookfield, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 4, 2023 from $69,475 to $45,159.

  5. Health inspection on February 20, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    104 of 486 Missouri homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

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    • Citation F0760. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

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  6. Health inspection on December 5, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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  7. Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2024

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

    • Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

    • Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

    • Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2019.

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  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on December 4, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    35 of 486 Missouri homes (7%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    CMS fine of $45,159 on December 4, 2023.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

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  13. Health inspection on April 20, 2023

    30 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    34 of 486 Missouri homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0725. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0740. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0558. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0557. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0742. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0801. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0909. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0564. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on April 20, 2023

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation E0020. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2023.

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  15. Health inspection on August 23, 2019

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0606. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

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  16. Fire safety inspection on August 23, 2019

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2019.

    • Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2019.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2019.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 8, 2019.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(660) 258-3367
Last standard health inspection
December 5, 2024 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
91.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Brookfield Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Missouri average (39 vs 36).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/30/1999
  • EKLUND, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/09/2024
  • FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • SHARP, STEPHANIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2023
  • THRASHER, TERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
  • WRIGHT, CARLOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2023
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Brookfield last inspected?

CMS lists December 5, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Brookfield have?

CMS lists 39 health citations since August 23, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Brookfield been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $45,159 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Brookfield?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Brookfield a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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