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Friendship Village Sunset Hills
12651 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Friendship Village Sunset Hills, in Saint Louis, Missouri, is certified for 144 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 46 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 38.3 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.1% | 60.7% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,433 | $14,433 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (69 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Jan 2025, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×14 E ×6 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
| 28 Aug 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.1%, RNs 38.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.5% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Friendship Village Of South County.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fv Services, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2017 |
| Fv Services, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/17/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Heights | Kirkwood | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 23.7 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Bethesda Southgate | Saint Louis | 130 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 11.5 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation | Saint Louis | 60 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 20.0 | — | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Delmar Gardens of Meramec Valley | Fenton | 190 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 11.6 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Friendship Village Chesterfield | Chesterfield | 98 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21.4 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Lutheran Convalescent Home | Webster Groves | 251 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3.6 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs | Ballwin | 32 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 25.0 | — | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Mason Pointe Care Center | Chesterfield | 63 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27.0 | — | 22 Aug 2024 |
All 69 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Friendship Village Sunset Hills been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Friendship Village Sunset Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Friendship Village Sunset Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Friendship Village Sunset Hills?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fv Services, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Friendship Village Sunset Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jan 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.