Gregory Ridge Health Care Center
7001 Cleveland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64132 · (816) 333-0700
For profit - Limited Liability company · 116 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Gregory Ridge Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 31 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 6 times in the last three years, $853,862 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 23, 2024 found 31 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 23, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 23, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 23, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 23, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 23, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.December 23, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.December 23, 2024 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.December 23, 2024 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 23, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.December 23, 2024 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 23, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 23, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 23, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 23, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.December 23, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.December 23, 2024 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.December 23, 2024 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 23, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.December 23, 2024 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 23, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.December 23, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 23, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 23, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 23, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.December 23, 2024 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.December 23, 2024 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 23, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 23, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 23, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.December 23, 2024 · F0773 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.December 23, 2024 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 58 citations.
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 8, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 24, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 24, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.June 24, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 4, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 20, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.May 20, 2026 · F0740 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.May 20, 2026 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 28, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 28, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 28, 2026 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.April 14, 2026 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 14, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 2, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 2, 2026 · F0740 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 9, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.March 9, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.December 2, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 18, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 12, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 12, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.July 17, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 15, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.April 3, 2025 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.April 3, 2025 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 18, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.March 6, 2025 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 6, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.March 6, 2025 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 6, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.January 29, 2025 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 23, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.December 23, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 23, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 23, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 23, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.December 23, 2024 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.December 23, 2024 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.December 23, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 23, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 30, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.August 30, 2024 · F0624 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.August 30, 2024 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 24, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 24, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 27, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.May 9, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.May 9, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 23, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 23, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.April 23, 2024 · F0741 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 4, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.April 4, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.January 29, 2024 · F0741 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $277,800March 9, 2026
- Fine of $17,644November 18, 2025
- Fine of $125,970November 12, 2025
- Fine of $175,775December 23, 2024
- Fine of $147,836July 24, 2024
- Fine of $108,837January 29, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 74 daysStarting May 7, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 20 daysStarting March 23, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 34 daysStarting April 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.37 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.12 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.40 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 68.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 116 |
| Average residents per day | 102.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Gregory Ridge Health Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.