Living Community Of St Joseph
Nursing Home Facility
1202 Heartland Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
Living Community Of St Joseph is a senior care community located in Saint Joseph, MO. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Saint Joseph area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (816) 671-8500.
Operated by Benedictine Health System, which runs 21 communities in our directory.
With 35 beds, Living Community Of St Joseph is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Saint Joseph average about 66 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Saint Joseph average of roughly 82%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Saint Joseph average about 2.5 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Saint Joseph average about 3.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Buchanan County, MO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 26 problems at Living Community Of St Joseph. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 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
Pharmacy Service
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 drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Living Community Of St Joseph offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 35
- Religious affiliation Catholic
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 60%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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