Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
50 Meramec Trails Drive · Ballwin, MO · 63021 · 6368610600
32 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Evertrue Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2022
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 21, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 4, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 4, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 4, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 21, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265805 · certified since January 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.