Bishop Spencer Place, Inc, the
4301 Madison Avenue · Kansas City, MO · 64111 · 8169314277
57 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
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.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected September 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 2, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 2, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
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.
Corrected November 2, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2019
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 2, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 2, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265768 · certified since November 7, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.