Occupancy rate
71%
In line with Missouri averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Kansas City
Overview of Life Care Center of Kansas City
Life Care Center of Kansas City is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
82
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
64
Occupancy rate
71.4%
Residents per day (avg)
64
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$7.0M
Operating loss
-$466.7K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$6,984,972.00
Operating loss
$-466,684.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
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.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.5M
82-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 34 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Missouri averageOccupied beds
59 / 82
Average residents
72 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Facility
Status
Active
County:
WYANDOTTE
Additional licensing details
License number:
175281
CMS Certification Number:
175281
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Kansas City is administrated by MATTHEW MEMMER.
Owner:
KANSAS CITY MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
Type Of Units
NF (Nursing Facility)
82 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
82 units
Total beds
82 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Randy Sutterfield, Executive Director
Inspection History
In Missouri, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 complaint investigation
- 28 other inspections
Results
1 with issues
0 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:September 3, 2025
Inspection history
Deficiency Report
State ID
Plan of Correction
Life Care Center of Kansas City RS 2567 8.20.25
N105012
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Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Missouri average 6.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
61
Citations per inspection
10.17
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
57 of 61 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 61 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 1
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
59 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 20, 2025
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.
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The information below is reported by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
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+33%
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+37%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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Gladstone
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53
FIZER, AMANDA
91.5%
$9,982,328.00
$3,415,526.00
34.2%
37
4.5146
-
12
-
+33%+21%+37%
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care
-17%
+9%
+19%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Kansas City (Chouteau Estates)
120
34
-
79.4%
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24.1%
99.50
4.0905
-
18
-
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Life Care Center of Kansas City
-52%
+6%
-10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Kansas City (Bethel Welborn)
82
34
JENNINGS, JENNIFER
71.4%
$6,980,879.00
$3,405,584.00
48.8%
64
4.9171
-
61
1
-52%+6%-10%
Ignite Medical Resort KC Northland
+58%
-21%
+35%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Kansas City (Coves North)
90
15
HAGEMAN INVESTMENTS LLC
90.0%
$18,527,431.00
$4,504,696.00
24.3%
79.90
2.9545
1
35
1
+58%-21%+35%
Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace
-40%
-43%
-8%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Raytown
154
65
RAYTOWN ROAD CONSULTING LLC
61.3%
$4,938,967.00
$2,818,684.00
57.1%
138.40
2.1440
3
55
4
-40%-43%-8%
Linden Woods Village
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Gladstone
Bed Count:
40
Operator:
FIZER, AMANDA
CCN:
265855
Occupancy:
91.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,982,328.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,415,526.00
Payroll %:
34.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
37
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5146
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
+33%
+33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+37%
+37%
Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Kansas City (Chouteau Estates)
Bed Count:
120
CCN:
265870
Occupancy:
79.4%
Home Revenue:
$16,016,200.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,860,195.00
Payroll %:
24.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0905
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Life Care Center of Kansas City
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Kansas City (Bethel Welborn)
Bed Count:
82
Operator:
JENNINGS, JENNIFER
CCN:
175281
Occupancy:
71.4%
Home Revenue:
$6,980,879.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,405,584.00
Payroll %:
48.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
64
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9171
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
61
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Ignite Medical Resort KC Northland
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Kansas City (Coves North)
Bed Count:
90
Operator:
HAGEMAN INVESTMENTS LLC
CCN:
265872
Occupancy:
90.0%
Home Revenue:
$18,527,431.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,504,696.00
Payroll %:
24.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
79.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9545
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+58%
+58%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+35%
+35%
Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Raytown
Bed Count:
154
Operator:
RAYTOWN ROAD CONSULTING LLC
CCN:
265339
Occupancy:
61.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,938,967.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,818,684.00
Payroll %:
57.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
138.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.1440
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
55
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-43%
-43%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
104
Total Staff
100
Employees
4
Contractors
24,838
Total Hours (Quarter)
37
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 7.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 7.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
71 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
56 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 0 | 38 | 8,590 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,922 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,449 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,128 | 88 | 97% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,056 | 69 | 76% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,003 | 67 | 74% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 589 | 72 | 79% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 571 | 71 | 78% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 441 | 66 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 279 | 48 | 53% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 256 | 42 | 46% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 165 | 25 | 27% | 6.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 3% | 6.9 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
58 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
46 residents (79.3%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (20.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
3.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.5
67% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.0
66% better than Missouri averageMissouri 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
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.2%
83% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.0%
84% better than Missouri averageMissouri 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
14.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.7%
38% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 23.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.3%
26% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.2%
33% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%
87% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 3.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
66% better than Missouri averageMissouri 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 Missouri averageMissouri average: 5.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.0%
53% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 16.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
8% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 91.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
In line with Missouri averageMissouri average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.24
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.24
76% worse than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1.84
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
8.63
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
8.63
300% worse than Missouri averageMissouri 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
99.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
31% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 75.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.2%
16% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 73.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.8%
10% better than Missouri averageMissouri average: 23.0%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
23.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
23.5%
101% worse than Missouri averageMissouri 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 Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.8%
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 Life Care Center of Kansas City based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.4%
↑ 9.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$466,684
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,075,732
↑ ~$106K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.7%
↑ 23.7pp vs 2022
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