Nursing homes in Saint Joseph, MO

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Saint Joseph, part of the Buchanan area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Saint Joseph, Missouri, have access to six nursing homes located throughout Buchanan County. Based on the latest data from the CMS Care Compare tool, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 1.7 stars. No local providers currently attain a 5-star designation. The Living Community of St. Joseph, operated by Benedictine Health System, maintains the highest facility rating in the area at three stars.

What to look for in Saint Joseph

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 6 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH at 3★.
• 6 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Saint Joseph

1. 1
   LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST JOSEPH

   BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Medium
   3.0
2. 2
   ADVANCED CARE OF ST JOSEPH

   VERTICAL HEALTH SERVICES · Large
   2.0
3. 3
   ST JOSEPH CHATEAU

   VERTICAL HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   CARRIAGE SQUARE REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   AMA HOLDINGS · Large
   1.0
5. 5
   ST JOSEPH MANOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION

   MO OP HOLDCO, LLC · Medium
   1.0
6. 6
   BELLEVIEW CARE CENTER

   VERTICAL HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
   1.0

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