Total health inspections
1
Kansas average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2021
Mix of rehab and long-term care
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
North Point
Nursing Home in Kansas City
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
North Point
Overview of North Point
Have a relaxing time with the extraordinary senior living community of North Point Skilled Nursing by Americare located on the idyllic grounds of North Pearl, Paola, KS, that offers skilled nursing, hospice, adult day club, home health care, and rehabilitation. Experience comfort and convenience like no other with purposely designed and sophisticated residences in diverse studio floor plans. North Point doubles its efforts to help seniors live to their full potential with top-tier care and support from a competent and highly qualified team.
Participate in exciting events and enjoy fitness programs for a happy and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its serene spaces and incredible amenities, North Point is a safe place for seniors to enjoy their healing journey.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
72
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
54.9%
Residents per day (avg)
48
Occupancy rate
54.9%
Residents per day (avg)
48
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.4M
Profit
$518.9K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.4M
Profit
$518.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$3.9M
Walk Score: 28 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesWanderGuard Security, Security & Surveillance.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Outdoor Areas
Activities Calendar
Housekeeping Services
Wanderguard Security
Laundry Services
On-Site Salon/Barber
Fitness Classes
Fine Dining
All Utilities (Except Phone)
Library
Private Bathrooms
Assistance With Activities
Enrichment Programs
Social Events
Home Cooked Meals
Internet Access
Gardens
Walking Paths
24/7 Availability
Controllable Thermostats
Transportation For Appointments
Medical Assistance
Assisted Living Options
Personal Care Assistance
Nutritious Snacks
Private Dining Rooms
Memory Care Services
Security & Surveillance
Pet-Friendly Spaces
ActivitiesActivities may include fitness classes, hobby groups, social events, educational workshops, and outings to local attractions.
Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care
Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals ensure residents enjoy delicious and balanced dining every day.
Meals IncludedYes
Special DietsYes
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 200 / 250 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at North Point
Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
5
Kansas average 26.9
Citations per inspection
5
Kansas average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
4 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition minor citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 29, 2021
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 29, 2021
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 29, 2021
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Kansas City The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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North Point
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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$4.3M
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
127
Employees
50
Contractors
77
Staff to resident ratio
3.02:1
33% better than Kansas averageKansas average ratio: 2.27:1
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Kansas averageKansas average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,955
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
60
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
18.4%
3,304 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 31
Registered Nurse: 8
Physical Therapy Aide: 7
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 6
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
RN Director of Nursing: 1
Medication Aide/Technician: 1
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 31 | 60 | 8,042 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2,940 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,309 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | 13 | 967 | 82 | 90% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 625 | 71 | 78% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 579 | 63 | 69% | 9.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 1 | 2 | 531 | 58 | 64% | 9.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 507 | 71 | 78% | 5.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 439 | 52 | 57% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 436 | 64 | 70% | 5.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 48 | 53% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 403 | 62 | 68% | 5.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 218 | 46 | 51% | 4.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 11 | 12% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 4% | 6.8 |
60 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
90%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
78%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
64%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
78%
1 Administrator
% of Days
64%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
57%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
53%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
51%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
12%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
4%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
42 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
9 residents (21.4%)
Medicaid
18 residents (42.9%)
Private pay or other
15 residents (35.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.1
25% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.7
14% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 20.7
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
16% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.2%
30% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.8%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
68% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.2%
120% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.5%
27% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
78% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.7%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
51% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
34% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.16
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
28% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
28% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
23% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 73.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.3%
In line with Kansas averageKansas average: 23.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.6%
18% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 11.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
45.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
45.8%
15% worse than Kansas averageKansas average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.1%
17% better than Kansas averageKansas average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for North Point based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
54.9%
↑ 0.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$518.9K
↑ ~$214.8K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.3M
↑ ~$50.6K vs 2022
Profit Margin
11.9%
↑ 4.6pp vs 2022
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