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LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BALLWIN, Missouri)

50 MERAMEC TRAILS DRIVE, BALLWIN, Missouri 63021

Phone: 6368610600

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
32
Avg Residents/Day
21.6
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
St. Louis
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMissouri AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day2.370.46+1.91
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day7.533.40+4.13
CMS Staffing Rating5/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover28.3%56.9%-

Health Citation History

8 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-29Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-21Quality 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-10-09Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-09Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-06-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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