Nursing homes › Missouri › Living Community of St Joseph
1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 · 8166718500 · 96 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Benedictine Health System, a group operating 23 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $791,986 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.59 (Missouri median: 3.36). RN hours: 0.72. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 36 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-01-02 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-02 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-02 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2025-01-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-07 |
| 2023-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
| 2023-03-06 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-03-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLEY, GERALD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/03/2018 |
| PRZYBILLA, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| BERGIEN, TRICIA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2014 |
| BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/16/2001 |
| CARLEY, GERALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/03/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 265784. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.