Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Jefferson Health Care
Citations
1
CMS Rating
1/5
Beds
118
Provider ID
265377
Healthcare Facility
Jefferson Health Care
Lees Summit, MO · View full profile →
JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE in LEES SUMMIT, MO — inspection on September 18, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediate Jeopardy
During an interview on 9/18/25 at 1:15 P.M., Physician A said it was his/her expectation that facility drivers would follow facility policies and safety procedures in place to keep residents safe during transporting. 2612443
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LEES SUMMIT, MO, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.