Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center
Saint Joseph, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265336) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $48,685
Phone: (816) 364-1526 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 77.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $48,685.00 for Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center, with 0 payment denials on record. The supplied data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Carriage Square Rehab And Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989. The facility is licensed for 130 beds and has an average daily census of 93.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Carriage Square holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.50 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of about 0.31 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 77.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $48,685.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Carriage Square is part of the Ama Holdings chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change in the last 12 months, and no abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the supplied data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Carriage Square has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, with about 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 77.0%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $48,685.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied data does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 130 beds with an average daily census of 93.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ama Holdings chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification in 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — that combine to form the overall score; here they are 1, 1, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8163641526 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 8163641526 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265336?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.