Home Health by John Knox Village is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 600 Nw Pryor Road, Unit 300 in Lees Summit, MO 64081. Medicare first certified it in 1974, 52 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 3.5. It trails the Missouri average on 3 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Home Health by John Knox Village's Medicare record?
| Agency | Home Health by John Knox Village |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Nw Pryor Road, Unit 300, Lees Summit, MO 64081 |
| Phone | (816) 524-1133 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 267056 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/01/1974 |
How does Home Health by John Knox Village score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Home Health by John Knox Village. It is better than the Missouri average on 0 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Home Health by John Knox Village | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 91.7% | 98.2% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87% | 88.1% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89.3% | 90.8% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 88.9% | 90.7% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 91.4% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.5% | 87.1% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.3% | 95.7% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 53.8% | 62.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 75% | 79.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, started care on time and met expected function at discharge.
What do patients say about Home Health by John Knox Village?
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Home Health by John Knox Village, based on 410 completed surveys. The Missouri average is 80%.
| Survey question | Home Health by John Knox Village | Missouri average | U.S. average | vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 88% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 87% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 78% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 76% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Home Health by John Knox Village's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Home Health by John Knox Village better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 90.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.7% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.8% |
Which home health services does Home Health by John Knox Village provide, and which does it not?
Home Health by John Knox Village reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Home Health by John Knox Village? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Kansas City-area ZIP codes does Home Health by John Knox Village serve?
Home Health by John Knox Village tells Medicare it serves 117 ZIP codes in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas counties, out of 131 in total.
- 64012
- 64014
- 64015
- 64016
- 64024
- 64029
- 64030
- 64034
- 64048
- 64050
- 64052
- 64053
- 64054
- 64055
- 64056
- 64057
- 64058
- 64060
- 64063
- 64064
- 64068
- 64070
- 64075
- 64078
- 64079
- 64080
- 64081
- 64082
- 64083
- 64086
- 64089
- 64090
- 64105
- 64106
- 64108
- 64109
- 64110
- 64111
- 64112
- 64113
- 64114
- 64116
- 64117
- 64118
- 64119
- 64123
- 64124
- 64125
- 64126
- 64127
- 64128
- 64129
- 64130
- 64131
- 64132
- 64133
- 64134
- 64136
- 64137
- 64138
- 64145
- 64146
- 64149
- 64150
- 64151
- 64152
- 64153
- 64154
- 64155
- 64156
- 64157
- 64158
- 64163
- 64701
- 64725
- 64734
- 64743
- 64746
- 64747
- 66021
- 66030
- 66061
- 66062
- 66085
- 66101
- 66102
- 66103
- 66104
- 66105
- 66106
- 66109
- 66111
- 66112
- 66202
- 66203
- 66204
- 66205
- 66206
- 66207
- 66208
- 66209
- 66210
- 66211
- 66212
- 66213
- 66214
- 66215
- 66216
- 66217
- 66218
- 66219
- 66220
- 66221
- 66223
- 66224
- 66226
- 66227
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Home Health by John Knox Village before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Home Health by John Knox Village started care on time for 91.7% of patients, against a Missouri average of 98.2%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask what 'done' looks like
75% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Missouri average 79.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve Lees Summit, MO?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Lees Summit.
- Amedisys Home Health of Missouri — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Home Health by John Knox Village Medicare-certified?
Yes. Home Health by John Knox Village is certified by Medicare under provider number 267056 and has been since 1974. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Home Health by John Knox Village's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Missouri average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Home Health by John Knox Village provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
