John Knox Village Care Center
600 Nw Pryor Road · Lees Summit, MO · 64081 · 8162464343
324 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 5, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 5, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 5, 2023
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 August 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2021
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.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
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 October 12, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 30, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected October 12, 2021 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265095 · certified since July 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.