Living Community Of St Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265784) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (816) 671-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Living Community Of St Joseph in Saint Joseph, MO holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Living Community Of St Joseph reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Living Community Of St Joseph has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Living Community Of St Joseph is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, with an average of 88.5 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 30, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its four CMS component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.59 per resident per day, including 0.72 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data.
Living Community Of St Joseph is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which operates 23 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's overall average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to verify current details on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as reported at the time of retrieval.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.59 per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, with a 60.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 96 certified beds with an average daily census of 88.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities averaging 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 30, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 8166718500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8166718500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265784?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.