Belleview Care Center

    1616 Weisenborn Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64507
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff, clean upgraded facility

    I'm very pleased with my experience - compassionate, hands-on staff and attentive administration made this feel like home. The building is clean and upgraded, with a lovely chapel, strong therapy and activities, and restaurant-quality, customizable meals that residents enjoy. Families are supported and residents are engaged; I'd choose it again, though there's always small room for improvement.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.38·(50)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable, hands-on nursing team
    • Strong, supportive therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Engaging activities program and active Resident Council
    • On-site spiritual services and chapel
    • Customizable, high-quality dining options
    • Recent facility upgrades and well-maintained rooms
    • Clean, home-like atmosphere in many areas
    • Robust social services and counseling support
    • Friendly, collaborative interdisciplinary team
    • Accessible on-site amenities (gym, stained-glass chapel)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent leadership and HR professionalism
    • Gaps in medication management, including allegations of diversion
    • Inconsistent clinical oversight and wound-prevention practices
    • Communication and responsiveness failures with families
    • Operational disorganization and chaotic daily workflows
    • Sanitation and cleanliness inconsistencies across units
    • Variable staff training and competency levels
    • Safety and environmental maintenance concerns in some areas

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews of Belleview Care Center present a mixed picture in which several clear strengths coexist with important operational concerns. Positively, many families and residents describe a caregiving culture that is compassionate and hands-on. Nursing and direct-care staff are frequently praised for attentiveness, visible teamwork, and willingness to go above and beyond. Therapy and rehabilitation services receive strong comments for being supportive and effective. Social services, counseling, spiritual programming and on-site worship in the chapel are also noted as meaningful supports for residents and families.

    Dining and activities are recurring strengths. Reviewers highlight customizable, restaurant-quality meals, friendly kitchen staff, and a robust activities calendar with an engaged Resident Council. Facility upgrades, attractive interior features (including stained-glass windows), a gym, and generally well-maintained rooms contribute to a home-like atmosphere for many residents. Several families explicitly stated they would choose the center again and would recommend it based on the positive day-to-day experience and the quality of social and therapeutic programming.

    Counterbalancing those strengths are operational and clinical issues that merit attention. Multiple comments point to inconsistent leadership and HR professionalism, with descriptions of disorganization in daily operations and gaps in administrative follow-through. Communication and responsiveness to families are uneven; some relatives reported delayed callbacks or difficulty obtaining information. Clinical oversight appears inconsistent in some cases: reviewers describe concerns about wound-prevention practices and at least one serious pressure-ulcer development, suggesting variability in skin-care protocols and monitoring. There are also reports of medication errors and missing medications at night, which indicate gaps in medication-management processes and inventory controls.

    Cleanliness and safety perceptions vary. While many reviewers describe clean, upgraded areas, others describe sanitation and maintenance concerns in certain units or common areas. This variability suggests uneven adherence to housekeeping and environmental-safety standards across the facility. Training and competency also seem to vary by shift or team, producing a mix of confident, well-supported experiences and occasions when families felt care was insufficiently coordinated.

    For prospective residents and families: Belleview appears to offer a strong caregiving and therapy environment in many respects, especially around personal attention, activities, spiritual life, and dining. At the same time, the pattern of operational issues—leadership consistency, medication oversight, wound-prevention practices, communication, and uneven sanitation—are important to investigate directly. Recommended questions during a tour or intake conversation include: how medication inventory and diversion are prevented and audited; what wound-prevention protocols and monitoring schedules are in place; staff training and turnover rates by shift; how families are notified of incidents; and recent inspection or quality reports. These topics will help clarify whether the facility’s positive aspects are consistently applied and whether the noted operational gaps have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Belleview Care Center

    Belleview Care Center is located at 1616 Weisenborn Rd, St. Joseph, MO, 64507.

    About Belleview Care Center

    Belleview Care Center sits at 1616 Weisenborn Road in Saint Joseph, MO, and has 90 certified beds, but most days about 81 residents live there, and it serves as both a nursing home and assisted living center, plus it has memory care and independent living options so elders get care that matches their needs, whether they're recovering from a hospital stay, need daily help, or live with dementia or Alzheimer's. The facility is a for-profit corporation controlled by Weisenborn Road Consulting LLC and connected to Providence Health & Services and Vertical Health Services through a series of owner companies, with no big awards or recognitions listed at this point. Belleview offers a mix of care, from skilled nursing and memory support to independent living apartments, and has medical services like wound care, diabetes help, medication management, therapy (physical, occupational, speech), mental health support, hospice care, and even podiatry, and you'll see features like three daily meals, snacks, dining rooms, and kitchenettes in some living areas. Memory care programs include secure settings and staff trained to support folks with dementia and Alzheimer's, while assisted and independent living units come in studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and there are private and semi-private rooms in the nursing facility, with more affordable independent options at $1,500 to $4,500 per month and nursing-type care costing between $5,000 and $7,000 a month. Staff offer help with bathing, dressing, grooming, personal care, medication, and moving around, and most staff speak English, though some can help in other languages if needed, and residents can use amenities like a fitness center, salon, activities and games rooms, cable TV, housekeeping, laundry, WiFi, and guest parking. Safety features include sprinkler systems and accessible rooms for handicapped residents, and the facility offers transportation for appointments or outings, plus different activities for socializing, crafts, or health programs. Belleview Care Center is rated by Medicare.gov, has no recent awards, but does have a long history of inspection deficiencies-recent federal inspection reports show problems with infection control, nutrition standards, such as not always serving food from approved suppliers or in ways that match professional rules, plus a February 2025 inspection listed 12 deficiencies, and in March 2025 there was a complaint report showing 1 more deficiency, adding up to 61 documented deficiencies, with two tied to infections and at least one related to protections against abuse, neglect, or exploitation with the potential for more than minimal harm. The facility's licensed nurses provide about 3.06 hours per resident per day and help assess every new resident to make a plan that fits their needs, and the staff encourage families to talk openly about costs, contracts, licenses, inspection results, and staff-to-resident ratios before making any decisions. Availability varies each day, and Belleview sometimes pauses new admissions, so it's necessary for interested families to call about up-to-date openings. Those who move in can expect personalized care plans and support from skilled staff, but families should also be aware of the facility's inspection and compliance history, which is public, and should ask questions about infection control, safety, meal planning, and the steps in place for resident protection.

    People often ask...

    Belleview Care Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    There are 17 photos of Belleview Care Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1616 Weisenborn Rd, St. Joseph, MO 64507.

    No, Belleview Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numberbuchanan-saint-joseph-belleview-care-center
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility Option 1
    Capacity90 residents
    LicenseeWEISENBORN ROAD HEALTHCARE LLC

    Inspection Reports

    33

    Reports

    246

    Citations

    27

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    27 Mar 2025Complaint
    Identified a deficiency for not using verbal, mental, sexual, or physical abuse, corporal punishment, or involuntary seclusion.
    20 Feb 2025Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies in building construction, egress, fire safety systems, and related operations.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    12 Feb 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies across resident rights, environment, care planning, nutrition, and safety with potential for harm.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    12 Nov 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to a safe environment and protection from abuse and neglect.
    11 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found that comprehensive care plans did not meet professional standards of quality for a few residents.
    20 Mar 2024Complaint
    Identified a deficiency related to maintaining a safe, clean, and homelike environment, including temperature, lighting, and related protections.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    04 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to resident rights and privacy, exercise of rights, care planning, and medication management.
    01 Dec 2023Complaint
    Found that quality of care did not meet professional standards for some residents, with insufficient personal attention and nursing care. This related to ensuring care aligns with residents' conditions and current acceptable nursing practice.
    01 Sept 2023Life Safety
    Identified multiple deficiencies in construction type/height and life-safety systems, including emergency lighting, exit signage, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, suspended heaters, and electrical safety.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    01 Sept 2023Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, information and communication, financial management, environment, activities, staffing, medication, and infection control during a 2023 review.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.020
    15 Jun 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in developing and reviewing comprehensive care plans with interdisciplinary involvement and in documenting initial and ongoing assessments.
    15 Mar 2023Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies in fire protection related to incomplete fire alarm system maintenance and testing per NFPA 72, 1999 edition.
    15 Mar 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to abuse/neglect policies, discharge planning, staffing levels, and environmental conditions.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    22 Dec 2022Complaint
    Found deficiencies in administration and medical director oversight, including failure to designate a medical director and ensure supervising physician availability.
    18 Nov 2022Complaint
    Found that notice before transfer or discharge did not meet requirements, including proper timing and required contents.
    17 Aug 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to resident safety and supervision, including accident hazards and lack of 24-hour oversight and a voluntary-leave procedure.
    16 Feb 2022Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. No citations were issued.
    12 Jan 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in policies to prevent mistreatment, transfer notices, care planning, infection control, and various care requirements.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.020
    12 Jan 2022Life Safety
    Identified multiple life-safety and building-code deficiencies related to construction, egress, fire protection, utilities, smoking, and emergency planning.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    30 Nov 2021Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    06 Aug 2021Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies. No violations were cited.
    22 Jan 2021Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies.
    29 Oct 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies.
    08 Sept 2020Infection Control
    Identified deficiencies in the infection prevention and control program due to missing required elements such as surveillance, reporting, isolation guidance, hand hygiene, and annual review.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.020
    17 Jun 2020Infection Control
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 Dec 2019Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in labeling and storage of medications, environmental conditions, abuse prevention training, and staff reporting requirements.
    19 Nov 2019Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in how residents' personal funds were managed, including deposits, notices about balances, and post-discharge accounting.
    03 Oct 2019Complaint
    Found that residents did not receive personal attention and nursing care in line with their condition, resulting in actual harm but not immediate jeopardy.
    31 Jul 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies cited during the second inspection and complaint investigation.
    05 Apr 2019Complaint
    Found multiple deficiencies affecting residents' rights, care planning, transfers, and safety across several regulatory areas.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.020
    05 Apr 2019Life Safety
    Identified multiple life-safety deficiencies related to construction type/height, fire alarm testing and maintenance, corridor doors, smoke barrier construction, electrical systems maintenance, complete fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and overall building maintenance.
    • 19 CSR 30-85.012
    07 Mar 2019Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to daily living support and activity programming.
    08 Feb 2019Complaint
    Found no state licensure deficiencies as a result of the second inspection and complaint investigation.

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