The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS
BALLWIN, MO · Medicare-certified · 32 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin, MO has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and staffing, 4 stars for quality measures, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.65 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Recent inspection citations noted food handling, call system, and resident notification issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6498 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 29, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6498.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.85
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.16
- Nurse aides
- 2.64
- Weekend nursing
- 4.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—0%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—6.9%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—7%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—11.4%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—6.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—0%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—16.8%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—23.3%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—98.2%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87%75.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of EVERTRUE · 5 homes · 4.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 24.9 residents on an average day (78% of 32 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 19 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.