Assisted Living · Saint Joseph, MO
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Advanced Care of St Joseph
3002 North 18th St · Saint Joseph, MO 64505 · 180 certified beds
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About Advanced Care of St Joseph
Advanced Care of St Joseph is a nursing home in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Its capacity is 180 beds, above the Buchanan County median of 96 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Vertical Health Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 45 citations, the most recent on November 20, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.51 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in Saint Joseph. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (45)
Records from February 2022 to November 2025.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
July 3, 2024
Tag F0568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2024.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2024.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2024.
January 11, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 18, 2024.
January 11, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.
January 11, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 15, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $29,803
July 3, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,803 against this nursing home on July 3, 2025.
Staffing
2.51 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.61 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Vertical Health Services, a chain of 15 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 1.6 for staffing, 3.7 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Missouri.
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