D

UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

7900 LEE'S SUMMIT ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64139
Score: 42 / 100

University Health Lakewood Medical Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 49th percentile among Missouri nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at University Health Lakewood Medical Center is near the national average, with 3.73 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 21 deficiencies at University Health Lakewood Medical Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.96 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.51 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Apr 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Apr 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0622 Severity D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is tr
    Sep 10, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Sep 10, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 26, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,901

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
188
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 13, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6