Living Community of St Joseph

Nursing Home

Living Community of St Joseph

SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506-3200 View Map
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Overview of Living Community of St Joseph
Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph offers a full continuum of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The community focuses on health, wellness, and choice, creating life-enriching experiences for residents. It has received multiple awards for excellence in senior living.
(816) 671-8500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Missouri average: 2.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 22m per day

This home provides 17% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Missouri average: 3h 44m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 35

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 88.7%
Residents per day (avg) 79
Occupancy rate
88.7%
Residents per day (avg)
79

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$15.6M
Operating deficit
-$1.3M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$15,635,962.00
Operating deficit
$-1,288,883.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
37.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.1M
Total costs $16.9M
Bed community size
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type
ALF**

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265784
County: BUCHANAN
Awards: 2025 Readers Choice Award in Nursing Home, Senior Living and Rehabilitation; Silver in Physical Therapy; KQTV2 “Best of St. Joseph” Senior Living Community in 2018, 2019 and 2024; News-Press Now’s “Readers’ Choice Award” Honoree – 8 Years in a Row!

Ownership & operating entity

Living Community of St Joseph is administrated by AMY BYROM.

Owner name: LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Our Community, Services & Amenities, Gallery & Virtual Tours, Programs & Events, Testimonials & Reviews, Living & Care Options, Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

211
Total Staff
115
Employees
96
Contractors
34,462
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse2710.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse459.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant878.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
174 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
23 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
9.7%
of total hours from contractors
3,326 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 26 Certified Nursing Assistant: 47 Administrator: 1 Registered Nurse: 13 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 7 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant40478711,63391100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1926455,94291100%9.5
Registered Nurse1413275,45791100%10.1
Speech Language Pathologist110112,0998290%6.3
Medication Aide/Technician77142,06691100%9
Dental Services Staff3039997380%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4049817279%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide4049407178%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician2028867279%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028646673%7.2
Administrator1126536470%5.4
Dietitian2026216571%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1012884044%7.2
Qualified Social Worker2022804752%6
Other Dietary Services Staff1011822325%7.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011392629%1.5
Nurse Aide in Training1013378%4.8
Medical Director011211415%1.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 36
Citations per inspection
9

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

35 of 36 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 36 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 2
100% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

0 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

34 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

0 minor citations More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 02, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 02, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM
Resident Census by Payment Source
83 Total Residents
Medicare 32 (38.6%)
Medicaid 30 (36.1%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (25.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.4
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.4
20% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.3%
23% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.6%
20% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.2%
61% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3%
31% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
34% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
27% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.2%
24% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
87% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.8%
47% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
11% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
5% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.4%
36% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
27% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.0%
45% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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