Jackson County, Missouri · Nursing home
Jefferson Health Care
1 of 5 overall from CMS
615 SW Oldham Parkway, Lees Summit, MO 64081
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.5
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.39 hours Below the state average of 3.43
- Nursing staff who left in a year 64.2% Above the state average of 56.0%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 61 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $27,323 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 60.1% of 118 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Jefferson Health Care is a 118-bed nursing home in Lees Summit, Missouri (Jackson County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Missouri average of 3.43. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,323 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 118
- Residents per day (average)
- 70.9
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Circle B Enterprises (36 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Jefferson Health Care
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,323 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 22 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 4, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Missouri average is 11.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 64.2%, above the Missouri average of 56.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Missouri average 2.5
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Missouri average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Missouri average 2.2
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Missouri average 2.7
The vertical line marks the Missouri average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.39 h Missouri average 3.43
- Nurse aides 2.27 h Missouri average 2.29
- Licensed practical nurses 0.82 h Missouri average 0.68
- Registered nurses 0.30 h Missouri average 0.46
- All staff, weekends 2.83 h Missouri average 3.01
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Missouri average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover64.2%
- Missouri average56.0%
- Registered nurse turnover20.0%
- Missouri average47.8%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Missouri and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 30.4% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.3% | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.2% | 84.1% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.9% | 17.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.9% | 25.6% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.3% | 90.9% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.2% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.5% | 17.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.22 | 2.11 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.78 | 2.33 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 49.1% | 65.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 22.6% | 63.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.7% | 26.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.9% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 61 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 18, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | 22 | 6 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 21 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | 18 | 11 |
Missouri homes averaged 11.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (61)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 8, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 6, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 61.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Fine | $13,254 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Fine | $14,069 |
Missouri homes averaged 0.8 fines and $37,425 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Missouri
- Size172 of 487 by certified beds
- Missouri average residents per day73.0
- ChainCircle B Enterprises
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Lees Summit5
- Homes in Jackson County39
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Jefferson Health Care?
Jefferson Health Care has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Jefferson Health Care have?
Jefferson Health Care has 118 certified beds. It averages 70.9 residents per day, about 60.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Jefferson Health Care?
The home reports 3.39 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.30 hours from registered nurses. The Missouri average is 3.43 hours and 0.46 hours from registered nurses.
Has Jefferson Health Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,323 in the past three years.
Does Jefferson Health Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Lee's Summit Place 60beds 94.0%in use 2.91nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 John Knox Village Care Center 324beds 35.8%in use 4.08nurse hours a day
- – not rated Raintree Village 40beds 79.0%in use 4.92nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Jackson County
Who to call in Missouri
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Missouri.
- Long-term care ombudsman Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 800-309-3282 (Email: LTCOmbudsman@health.mo.gov) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline (long-term care facility complaints) 1-800-392-0210 (7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Relay Missouri 1-800-735-2966. Reports can also be made online (moapss.health.mo.gov, linked from Health.Mo.Gov/abuse).) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Missouri staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 265377. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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