Living Community of St Joseph
1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Living Community of St Joseph is a nursing home in Saint Joseph, 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
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 9, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since March 6, 202326 (Missouri average 36)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 9, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
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 May 14, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on April 9, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 May 14, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0741 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on January 2, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on April 23, 2025
1 citationCMS 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 F0689. Severity G: actual harm, 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 May 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
Health inspection on January 2, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
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 February 7, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 February 7, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 February 7, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 2, 2025
1 citationCMS 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 February 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 6, 2023
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0567. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0636. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0638. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 April 14, 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 April 14, 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 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 April 14, 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 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 April 14, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 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 April 14, 2023.
Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 April 14, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2023
11 citationsCMS 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 April 14, 2023.
Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 14, 2023.
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 April 14, 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 April 14, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (816) 671-8500
- Last standard health inspection
- April 9, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day, on average
- 85.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Living Community of St. Joseph
- Chain
- Benedictine Health System
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (26 vs 36).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/16/2001
- CARLEY, GERALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/03/2018
Questions
When was Living Community of St Joseph last inspected?
CMS lists April 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Living Community of St Joseph have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since March 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Living Community of St Joseph been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Living Community of St Joseph?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Living Community of St Joseph a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.