JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER
600 NW PRYOR ROAD, Lees Summit, MO 64081
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER Compares
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER is a 324-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lees Summit, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.0%) is below the Missouri average of 23.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 324 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 36% 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: 12.0% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (38% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — better 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 JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Lees Summit.
What keeps JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.0% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 36% occupancy across 324 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 JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains JOHN KNOX VILLAGE CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Lees Summit?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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