ElderGrade
B

74.8/100

Above average

Life Care Center Of Kansas City

3231 N 61St Street, Kansas City, KS 66104

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 9 in Wyandotte County (913) 299-1770
Certified beds
82
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 20.8/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 7/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -9.2 for 43 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.46 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.48 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.46 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.97 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 61 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Aug 20, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 20, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 20, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 20, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EKLUND, AMBER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JONES, MARY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KABUTI, CAROLINE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FLETCHER, TODD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HENRY, TERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THURMOND, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Life Care Center Of Kansas City

What is the ElderGrade for Life Care Center Of Kansas City? +

Life Care Center Of Kansas City holds an ElderGrade of B (74.8 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Life Care Center Of Kansas City? +

Residents receive an average of 3.48 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Life Care Center Of Kansas City been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 61 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Life Care Center Of Kansas City accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Life Care Center Of Kansas City is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.