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Living Community Of St Joseph

1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506816671850096 certified beds · 89 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
26
0251
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-04-09
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-04-09Standard030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-04-23Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-01-02Standard060CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-03-06Standard0160CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-04-09Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 265784-20260409-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 265784-20260409-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-14Record 265784-20260409-F880
2025-04-23Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-28Record 265784-20250423-F689
2025-01-02Standard survey · 6 deficienciesOfficial report
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F554
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F610
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F758
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-07Record 265784-20250102-F842
2023-03-06Standard survey · 16 deficienciesOfficial report
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F567
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F607
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F636
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F638
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F640
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F677
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F804
F809Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-24Record 265784-20230306-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-14Record 265784-20230306-F812

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.59
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.27
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover60%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 56% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 48% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityMissouriNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
7.3%4.5%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
7.9%4.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
15.8%23.5%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
7.4%2.3%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
20.1%18.1%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
2.0%5.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
12.5%25.6%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Benedictine Health System
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Carley, Gerald
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bergien, Tricia
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Byrom, Amy
Individual
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Carley, Gerald
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Przybilla, Steven
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Rymanowski, Kevin
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Benedictine Health System23 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Missouri.

No county cost figures on file for Buchanan.

Nearby nursing homes

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Belleview Care Center
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1.5 mi2026-06-041222
St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation
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1.8 mi2026-06-250276
Advanced Care Of St Joseph
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3.7 mi2025-11-202401
St Joseph Chateau
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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01