All citations for Life Care Center of Kansas City

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 92 citations

Harm to a resident
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0881, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 6, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.