Grove at Kirkwood, the
711 South Kirkwood Road · Kirkwood, MO · 63122 · 3149650864
117 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
5 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$117,800 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $117,800 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
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 June 22, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
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 June 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 22, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 29, 2026 | Fine | $117,800 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265833 · certified since February 1, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.