Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH
SAINT JOSEPH, MO · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 265784 · first certified June 2004
Ownership
Operated by BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MO
14 citations — more than 37% 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens June 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
2 of the 14 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)
3 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 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 14 |
| Median facility in MO | 18 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2023 | 11 |
| January 2, 2025 | 1 |
| April 9, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-01-02 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 2 | 2026-04-09 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2023-03-06 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2023-03-06 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2023-03-06 |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | 1 | 2023-03-06 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2023-03-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 9, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2026) |
| 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 (May 14, 2026) |
January 2, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2025) |
March 6, 2023 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 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 (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 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 (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
| 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 (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 14, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.