Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HOPE CARE CENTER
KANSAS CITY, MO · 16 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 26A443 · first certified January 1999
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MO
31 citations — more than 81% of the 487 certified nursing homes in MO. Compared within MO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2026 — about 1 month from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. Facilities in MO are typically surveyed 14–21 months after the last one (median 17), measured over 567 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 31 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 31 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MO figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 31 |
| Median facility in MO | 18 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2023 | 10 |
| June 13, 2024 | 10 |
| September 9, 2025 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 3 | 2025-09-09 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 2 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 2 | 2025-09-09 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-09-09 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2025-09-09 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 5
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 9, 2025 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2025) |
June 13, 2024 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 27, 2024) |
January 27, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.