Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley

#1 Arbor Terrace · Fenton, MO · 63026 · 6363430016

190 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Delmar Gardens

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 77
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 81
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.643.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.390.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.39≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year44%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 26, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected April 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Provide 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.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    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.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E March 1, 2022

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D March 1, 2022

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Administration

  • No harm found · C March 1, 2022

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Corrected April 8, 2022 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265711 · certified since January 22, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.