Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

John Knox Village Care Center

600 Nw Pryor Road, Lees Summit, MO 64081 · Jackson County

At our skilled nursing facility, we provide 24-hour care in private rooms with attention to each resident's emotional needs & overall well-being.

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 36% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lees Summit

John Knox Village Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Lees Summit, MO, with 324 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.94 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lees Summit for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 324
Avg. residents/day: 116
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 265095

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$6,160–$8,010/mo (median $6,880)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,750–$7,440/mo (median $5,250)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kansas City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.94; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.79; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 42.4%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 4
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-01-14
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2025-01-14Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

2025-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-01-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-07-05Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-07-05Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

600 Nw Pryor Road, Lees Summit, MO

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about John Knox Village Care Center

How much does John Knox Village Care Center cost?

John Knox Village Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lees Summit, MO area typically runs $6,160–$8,010 per month (median $6,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is John Knox Village Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates John Knox Village Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at John Knox Village Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at John Knox Village Care Center?

John Knox Village Care Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does John Knox Village Care Center have availability?

Typically 36% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does John Knox Village Care Center offer?

John Knox Village Care Center in Lees Summit, MO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 324 beds.

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