Living Community of ST Joseph

Nursing Home · Saint Joseph, MO

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number265784

Contact & location

1202 Heartland Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Buchanan County
Phone
(816) 671-8500
ZIP code
64506 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
96
Residents per day
88.5 (92% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Living Community of ST. Joseph
Chain
Benedictine Health System (23 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
June 30, 2004
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.59 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.72 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.92 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.95 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.27 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.0 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
52.9 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-14
2026-04-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-14
2026-04-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-14
2025-04-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-05-28
2025-01-02 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2025-01-02 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-07
2023-03-06 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14
2023-03-06 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Byrom, Amy (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Carley, Gerald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Przybilla, Steven (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bergien, Tricia (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rymanowski, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Benedictine Health System (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Carley, Gerald (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Living Community of ST Joseph?

Living Community of ST Joseph has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.

How many beds does Living Community of ST Joseph have?

It has 96 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.

Has Living Community of ST Joseph been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Living Community of ST Joseph?

It is part of Benedictine Health System and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Living Community of ST Joseph?

(816) 671-8500. The facility is located at 1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.