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Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Living Community of St Joseph

1202 Heartland Rd · Saint Joseph, MO 64506 · Lic. #053777 (MO) · 35 certified beds

(816) 671-8500

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NPI 1093712549. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)

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About Living Community of St Joseph

Living Community of St Joseph is an assisted living community in Saint Joseph, Missouri, in Buchanan County. The MO licensing record lists its status as "LICENSED". Public records list 35 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to Benedictine Health System. We hold 36 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 23 April 2025. Public enforcement records list no fine or payment denial against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.59 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

23

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

2.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

23

4.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

10

Inspection history (36)

Records from February 2020 to April 2025.

  • March 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-06 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-03-06.GOV
  • March 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-06 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-03-06.GOV
  • March 6, 2023 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-03-06 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-03-06.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0604

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0572

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0572 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · G

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0809

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2020 · D

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-02-27 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-02-27.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.71 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.71 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.59 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.59 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.59 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.13 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Benedictine Health System

Chain ID 75 · 23 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.8
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.5
  • Chain average staffing rating: 4
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 2.9

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Benedictine Health System

    chain · PAC 9931012655

Recent changes to this listing

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Each line is a difference between two readings of a government file. It says what the source reported, not what the provider did.

  1. Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 96 to 35 beds.

    Reported by Missouri DHSS

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  3. Sep 1, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 35 to 96 beds.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  4. Aug 10, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 96 to 35 beds.

    Reported by Missouri DHSS

  5. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MO range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Assisted Living

Median · MO$5,400/mo
See full MO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nursing Homes

Median · MO$6,741/mo
See full MO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

Missouri DHSSas of August 2026
Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Map location, Medicare certification number
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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