UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

7900 LEE'S SUMMIT ROAD
KANSAS CITY MO 64139
Phone: 8164047000

Inside a hospital Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Missouri average: 0.5 star higher (2.5), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Kansas City average: 0.7 star higher (2.3), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds188
Average residents per day129.9
Occupancy69%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountyJackson
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid2013-06-26
CMS certification number (CCN)265845
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle6

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.76
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.05
Registered nurse turnover44.4%
Total nursing staff turnover38.7%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$14,901
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $14,901 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER have?

CMS certifies 188 beds; the facility reports an average of 129.9 residents per day (about 69% occupancy).

Does UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $14,901 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.