JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE
615 SW OLDHAM PARKWAY, Lees Summit, MO 64081
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE Compares
JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE is a 118-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lees Summit, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (18.2%) is below the Missouri average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 118 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lees Summit, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Lees Summit.
How is JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.2% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.8% here versus 4.7% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 118 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE lag behind other Lees Summit options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lees Summit
Lees Summit sits in Jackson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 104,959 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,960
- Median home value
- $157,200
Demographics for Jackson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lees Summit.
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