Marie Coonce
Jun 2026
We dropped a patient off from the hospital at center point to John Knox Village in Higginsville and the Nurses where amazing and I appreciate nurses like them that care and have come compassion for there patients i love it
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 56
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 56
- Inspections
- View history (74 citations)
- Rental Model
- Month-to-month rental with no buy-in fee
- Emergency Response
- 24/7 on-call nurse reachable via in-room landline phone
- Transportation
- Weekly bus service for shopping and outings
- Religious Life
- Weekly on-site church service offered
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe John Knox Village East as a warm, socially active community where staff are highly responsive to both medical and everyday needs, from medication management to hanging pictures. Reviewers particularly highlight the in-room landline call system that connects residents to nursing staff at any hour, along with the sense of community that keeps residents from feeling isolated.
The Good
- Staff and maintenance described as highly responsive
- Activities and social interaction help reduce resident isolation
- 24/7 nurse call system via in-room landline phone
- Free onsite laundry included in rent
- Staff praised for calm handling of storm emergency
- Variety of apartment layouts (studio, 1BR, 2BR)
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
John Knox Village East is a senior living community in Higginsville, Missouri offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 71 reviews.
About John Knox Village East
John Knox Village East is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Higginsville, Missouri, with a licensed capacity of 56 residents. The facility offers independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitation services, with a range of amenities and support services included in monthly rent.
Families consistently highlight the attentiveness and warmth of staff across the community. One family noted that "Kurt and all the employees of JKVE are a 10 out of 10 connected and wonderful to the tenants." Residents and their families appreciate the facility's clean, bright environment, responsive maintenance team, and practical support including medication management, housekeeping, transportation to appointments and outings, and organized activities. Multiple families mentioned feeling reassured by staff responsiveness during transitions, whether moving in, recovering from surgery, or managing concerns, and describe staff going out of their way to make residents feel welcomed and safe.
The community fosters a social atmosphere where residents actively engage with one another and participate in activities together, contrasting favorably with isolated living situations. Families also note the facility's welcoming communication from initial tours through settlement, contributing to positive transitions for residents adjusting to community living.
John Knox Village East holds a 4.4 out of 5 Google rating across 71 reviews, with the vast majority reflecting strong satisfaction with care quality, facility cleanliness, and the supportive environment staff creates.
Types of Care at John Knox Village East
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of John Knox Village East
4.4overall · 71 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (71)
KATHY Wooden
Jun 2026
SHARING A FIVE STAR TO THESE TWO YOUNG LADIES DEBBIE GIBLER AND HER AIDE ON JUNE 13TH 2026 DID A FANTASTIC JOB GETTING THEIR RESIDENTS TO SAFETY LESS THEN 10 MINUTE THEY BOTH WORK AS A TEAM AND MADE SURE ALL THEIR RESIDENTS WAS COUNTED FOR WAITED FOR THE STORM TO MOVE THROUGH MOST OF THE RESIDENTS HAD ALREADY GONE TO BED AND THEY WERE BROUGHT TO THE AREA WITH NO TROUBLE I TRULY BELIEVE THESE TWO YOUNG LADIES DESERVE A AT A GIRL HATS OFF AND JOB WELL DONE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!KEEP SHINNING YOUR SHINE ! GOOD JOB GOOD TEAM WORK ! WAY TO GO!
Holly Headley
May 2026
JKVE has been so great over the last year while my dad has transitioned into this community. The staff have been great with helping with his overall well being and assisting with medication management. The residents have been so welcoming. Everyone seems to look after one another there.
Suzanne Garner
May 2026
My father made the decision last year to move to John Knox Village East. It has been a tremendously different experience than his previous 55+ community in that the residents here are very social and frequently interact with him and attempt to include him in activities. Hard to feel alone here. I've also been very impressed with the responsiveness of the maintenance staff and the services they provided from general maintenance to unusual services such as picture hanging. All of the staff at JKVE have been friendly, helpful and quick to respond. There are planned activities and trips. The campus is beautiful. Services such as medication reminders/administration are available. The kitchens are a little on the small side although dining services are also available. A very friendly place to live.
Marsha Sites
May 2026
John Knox Village East is such a lovely apartment complex with ALOT of enmities that are included in the low monthly rent that are not on so many other Senior Independent living communities. Kurt and all the employees of JKVE are a 10 out of 10 connected and wonderful to the tenants. My 92yr old mother moved there in Oct 2025, and is thriving. No more sitting in her house watching TV alone. Waiting for phone to ring or a relative to stop by and see her or waiting for neighbors to come home from work. Eating alone, if she remembered to eat and wanting to have someone to go eat with or just go to church with. JKVE not only gives a tenant the choice of : Studio Apt 1BD rm Apt. With 1 or 2 bathrooms 2 BD rm Apt With 2 bathrooms They have within facilities: Beauty Shop Housekeeping Store Full Dinning Hall Weekly Church Service Full Monthly calendar of activities Bingo, Cards, Pool, travel to Casino, Breakfast Club off property, KC New Theatre trips, weekly bus service in town shopping, etc The medical staff and maintenance dept are fabulous. The tenants can just put a sticky note on wall where they want pictures hung and maintenance will do it! Dang, that’s fabulous!!! You will not see that kind of care anywhere! 24/7 RN is reachable by just flipping old fashion table land line phones( YES they kept those old things) receiver off or they can call them and they will be there in seconds to do a well check. My mother has a RN come and give her meds to her AM and PM, plus another nurse during the week help with her baths So many services You will never be disappointed you lived one moved here❤️
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 74 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 17, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2026
May 27, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 22, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard34 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2024
Sep 29, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2022
Oct 3, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2019
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does John Knox Village East offer?
John Knox Village East offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is John Knox Village East located?
John Knox Village East is located at 1201 West 19th Street in Higginsville, Missouri.
What do families say about John Knox Village East?
Families describe John Knox Village East as a warm, socially active community where staff are highly responsive to both medical and everyday needs, from medication management to hanging pictures. Reviewers particularly highlight the in-room landline call system that connects residents to nursing staff at any hour, along with the sense of community that keeps residents from feeling isolated.
How did John Knox Village East do on recent health and safety inspections?
John Knox Village East had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 74 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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