University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265845) · 188 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,901
Phone: (816) 404-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Health Lakewood Medical Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
University Health Lakewood Medical Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.05 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
University Health Lakewood Medical Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,901.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
University Health Lakewood Medical Center is a nursing home in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been federally certified since June 26, 2013. The facility is certified for 188 beds, with an average of 129.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.05, including about 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
There is no chain information or recent ownership-change information indicating a change of ownership within the past 12 months in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 about 4.05 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 38.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,901.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 188 beds and has an average of 129.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 26, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating (4 stars), a health inspection rating (4 stars), a staffing rating (4 stars), and a quality measure rating (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 8164047000 or check Medicare Care Compare for current service offerings.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8164047000 to arrange a tour and ask about specific care details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265845?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.