LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH
1202 HEARTLAND ROAD, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH Compares
LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH is a 96-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.7%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saint Joseph, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Missouri average of 23.6% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (90% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.7% (84% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.0% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH with other nursing homes in Saint Joseph.
How is LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 23.6% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.7% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH's rating advantage in Saint Joseph?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph sits in Buchanan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% 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+
- 14,245 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,933
- Median home value
- $126,000
Demographics for Buchanan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Joseph.
Facility Details
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