McKnight Place Extended Care
Two McKnight Place · Saint Louis, MO · 63124 · 3149932221
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
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 May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C April 9, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 24, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
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 22, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2020
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 22, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265849 · certified since June 16, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.