John Knox Village Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
600 Nw Pryor Road, Lees Summit, MO 64081
John Knox Village Care Center is a senior care community located in Lees Summit, MO. It provides nursing home care, in-home care, hospice care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Lees Summit area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (816) 246-4343.
With 324 beds, John Knox Village Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lees Summit average about 168 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 36% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Lees Summit average of roughly 67%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lees Summit average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Lees Summit average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.
The community is located in Jackson County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 20 problems at John Knox Village Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
John Knox Village Care Center offers nursing home care, in-home care, hospice care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 324
- Occupancy 36%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 43%
- Last health inspection January 2025
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