Nursing Homes · Saint Joseph, MO
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Living Community of St Joseph
1202 Heartland Rd · Saint Joseph, MO 64506 · Lic. #053777 (MO) · 35 certified beds
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About Living Community of St Joseph
Living Community of St Joseph is an assisted living community in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Its capacity is 35 beds, below the Buchanan County median of 44 for assisted living communities. The MO licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Benedictine Health System. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 36 citations, the most recent on April 23, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.59 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 assisted living communities listed in Saint Joseph. Complaints about assisted living communities in Missouri go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at 1-800-392-0210. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (36)
Records from February 2020 to April 2025.
April 23, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 28, 2025.
January 2, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 2, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 2, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 2, 2025
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 February 7, 2025.
January 2, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
January 2, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2025.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0809Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
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 April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
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 April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
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 April 14, 2023.
March 6, 2023
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.59 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.71 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Benedictine Health System, a chain of 23 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.8 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 4.0 for staffing, 2.9 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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