Life Care Center of Brookfield
315 Hunt Street · Brookfield, MO · 64628 · 6602583367
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $45,159 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 20, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 20, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 20, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 20, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 20, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 20, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 20, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 4, 2023 | Fine | $45,159 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265405 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.