Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 150 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy and compassionate nursing care, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, families should be aware of recurring reports regarding slow response times and cold food. We recommend asking specifically about their current staffing ratios and how they handle dietary needs during your tour.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
150 reviews on Google“Life Care Center of Jefferson City receives high praise for its dedicated rehabilitation therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, with many families noting significant recovery progress for their loved ones. However, some reviewers express serious concerns regarding inconsistent communication, occasional lapses in medical care, and poor food quality. Prospective families should be aware of these mixed experiences and consider visiting during off-hours to observe staffing levels.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Helpful and responsive administrative team
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times and neglect (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor food quality and cold meals (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate communication with families regarding medical status (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
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How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed many families appreciate how responsive the administrative team is; how do you ensure that updates regarding a resident's medical status are communicated clearly to us as a family?
- 2Since physical and occupational therapy are such strong points here, could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to maintain their mobility?
- 3What steps is the facility taking to ensure that medication management is handled with the highest level of accuracy and care?
- 4How does the dining team work to ensure that meals are served at the right temperature and meet the nutritional needs of the residents?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My wife is a resident of Life Care and when she had an incident that required immediate intervention, it was probably not much more than 15 seconds and there was at least 5 people rushed in to help her and bring in a defibrillator.”
“My aunt was taken to this facility after being hospitalized for a stomach blockage. They were not equipped to deal with her medical issues and didn’t communicate with the family.”
“My daughter was recently in this facility for rehab. Since her stroke she has been in several different ones. This was the very best by far. All the staff were incredible with even office staff jumping in to help serve meals in the dining room.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring issues with food safety and dietary services, appearing in both recent surveys despite previous corrections. The 16 deficiencies across three surveys also show problems with care planning, infection control, and fire safety systems. While all violations have been corrected according to state records, the pattern of repeated food safety deficiencies suggests families should inquire about current kitchen operations and dietary protocols during their visit.
Jun 18, 2025Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Mar 26, 2024Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Jul 14, 2021Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Life Care Center of Jefferson City
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 149 of 194
Ownership & Management
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