UNIVERSITY CITY, MO · Medicare-certified · 119 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
MONARCH SPRINGS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating, a 2-star health inspection rating, and a 4-star quality measures rating. It is flagged as the lowest overall rating; reported nurse staffing is 4.00 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0017.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.37
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.72
Weekend nursing
3.83
Hours per resident per day.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
36.4%22.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.4%8.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%12.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.7%10.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.3%8.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%37.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
4%0%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 850 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $78,627 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 5, 2023
35 days
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2023
$78,627
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 64 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
46.4 residents on an average day (39% of 119 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 16 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.