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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 265845

UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER

KANSAS CITY, Missouri · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 188

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Finances, as filed

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Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 05/01/1970
CHANCE, JOLIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/03/2023
PEEPLES-JONES, ERICAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/27/2025
SHOCKLEY, LAURAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/03/2025
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATEDADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/06/2026
AGRAWAL, MAULICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
ARTHUR, LAURENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
BEATTY, KIMBERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
BLOCK, WILLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
CHOW, VALERIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
CIL, AKINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
COLLINS, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2017
CONTRERAS, PATCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
GIBSON, MARGARETCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
HAWN, STEVECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
HERMANN, A.J.CORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
HOWARD, JAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
JONES, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
JUSTUS, JOLIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/30/2020
LANKACHANDRA, KAMANICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
LEWIS, TRACEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2013
MCDONOUGH, MADELEINECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
MCQUEEN, CLYDECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
MIMS, BONNAYECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
NASH, TROYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
NORBASH, ALEXANDERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
OTTO, JONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2016
ROBINSON, MELISSACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2017
ROSEMERGEY, BETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
SHAH, JIGNESHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
SHOCKLEY, LAURACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/03/2025
SHORT, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2024
STEELE, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/14/2012
JUSTUS, JOLIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/30/2020
SHIELDS, CHARLESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/07/2014
WEIR, EILEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
CHANCE, JOLIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/03/2023
PECKCHAM, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/28/2024
PEEPLES-JONES, ERICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/08/2024

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED (enrollment ID O20120829000184).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATEDOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1005/1/1970
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
ERICA M PEEPLES-JONESIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/27/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLIE CHANCEIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing10/3/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAURA SHOCKLEYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing10/3/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATEDOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/6/2026
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
No owner named in the filingOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing5/1/1970
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
A.J. HERMANNIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
AKIN CILIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ALEXANDER M NORBASHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BENJAMIN JONESIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BETH E ROSEMERGEYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BONNAYE MIMSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CLYDE MCQUEENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAY HOWARDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JIGNESH H SHAHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLIE L JUSTUSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing3/30/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JON OTTOIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KAMANI LANKACHANDRAIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KIMBERLY BEATTYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAURA SHOCKLEYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing10/3/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAUREN ARTHURIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MADELEINE MCDONOUGHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARGARET E GIBSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARK T STEELEIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing6/14/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MAULI AGRAWALIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MELISSA ROBINSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL COLLINSIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2017
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL SHORTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
PAT CONTRERASIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STEVE HAWNIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TRACEY LEWISIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TROY NASHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
VALERIE E CHOWIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILL BLOCKIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CHARLES W SHIELDSIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing11/7/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
EILEEN WEIRIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing7/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLIE L JUSTUSIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing3/30/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ERICA M PEEPLES-JONESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing7/8/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLIE CHANCEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing10/3/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LAURA PECKCHAMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/28/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

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Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1August 22, 2025August 22, 202567
2November 14, 2023November 14, 202382
3March 25, 2022March 25, 20221210

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

26 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
July 28, 2026HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DYesDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
March 20, 2026HealthF 0557Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.EYesPast Non-Compliance
August 22, 2025HealthF 0553Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
August 22, 2025HealthF 0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
August 22, 2025HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
August 22, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 6, 2025
April 30, 2025HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JYesPast Non-ComplianceApril 18, 2025
April 30, 2025HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesPast Non-ComplianceApril 18, 2025
September 11, 2024HealthF 0622Resident Rights DeficienciesNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 23, 2024
September 11, 2024HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 23, 2024
March 27, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 8, 2024
February 27, 2024HealthF 0559Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 8, 2024
February 27, 2024HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DYesPast Non-ComplianceNovember 2, 2023
November 14, 2023HealthF 0694Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 3, 2024
November 14, 2023HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 3, 2024
November 14, 2023HealthF 0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 3, 2024
November 14, 2023HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 3, 2024
March 25, 2022HealthF 0607Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 19, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2022
March 25, 2022HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2022

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
April 30, 2025Fine$14,901135730

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameTRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2013-06-26
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishJackson
Telephone Number8164047000
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds188
Average Number of Residents per Day129.9
Overall Rating4
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating2
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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