John Knox Village Care Center

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 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 43%.

The community is located in Jackson County, MO.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

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