Belleview Care Center
Saint Joseph, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265827) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $31,330 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (816) 749-3919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Belleview Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Belleview Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.8%.
Belleview Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $31,330.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Belleview Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. The facility is certified for 90 beds and had an average of 83.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is part of the Vertical Health Services chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns Belleview Care Center an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $31,330.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Belleview Care Center. Families are encouraged to review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare to understand the underlying findings.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at time of writing. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Belleview Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is 59.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 2 fines totaling $31,330.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. No Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds and had an average of 83.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Vertical Health Services chain, which has 15 facilities averaging 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8167493919 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8167493919 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265827?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.