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Deficiency Records for Life Care Center of Kansas City
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Kansas City. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Life Care Center of Kansas City. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-11-20 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-18 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-13 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-20 | 2025-10-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-10 | 2024-07-10 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-04-15 | 2024-05-10 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2024-04-15 | 2024-05-10 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-10 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-04 | 2024-03-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-02-18 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-06 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-06 | N |