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

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 78
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 85
Context 5% 100

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-day3.943.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.790.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.57≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year42%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (20 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 27, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E July 5, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 16, 2023 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E August 30, 2021

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected October 12, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.