University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
7900 Lee'S Summit Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139
University Health Lakewood Medical Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $14,901
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.67 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.96 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.19 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.34 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 188 certified beds · ~136 avg residents/day (73% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
University Health Lakewood Medical Center is a non-profit, 188-bed skilled nursing facility located in Kansas City, Missouri. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consisting of a 4-star staffing rating, a 2-star health inspection rating, and a 2-star quality measures rating. It is operated as a corporate non-profit entity.
Location
7900 Lee'S Summit Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139, Kansas City, MO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for University Health Lakewood Medical Center?
- University Health Lakewood Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did University Health Lakewood Medical Center score on health inspections?
- University Health Lakewood Medical Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for University Health Lakewood Medical Center?
- University Health Lakewood Medical Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does University Health Lakewood Medical Center have?
- University Health Lakewood Medical Center has 188 certified beds.
- Does University Health Lakewood Medical Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, University Health Lakewood Medical Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is University Health Lakewood Medical Center located?
- University Health Lakewood Medical Center is located at 7900 Lee'S Summit Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139, Kansas City, Missouri.
- How can I contact University Health Lakewood Medical Center?
- You can reach University Health Lakewood Medical Center by phone at +1 816-404-7000.
Nearby facilities
- Seasons Rehab And Healthcare Center 0.8 mi
15600 Woods Chapel Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139
- Jeanne Jugan Center 5.3 mi
8745 James A Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64138
- Gregory Ridge Health Care Center 8.1 mi
7001 Cleveland Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64132
- Hilltop At Blue River, The 9.2 mi
10425 Chestnut Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64137
- Parkway Health Care Center 9.8 mi
2323 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64130
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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