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Grove At Kirkwood, The
711 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
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.
Grove At Kirkwood, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Kirkwood, Missouri, certified for 117 beds and caring for about 101 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 70 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (54, 8, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 59.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $172K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 70 | 46 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 59.8 | 38.3 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 60.7% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $172,400 | $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: 29 Jan 2026, 7 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×7 D ×31 E ×21 F ×9 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0726 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0620 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0838 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Feb 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 | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2022 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | — | 57 days |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Fine | $172,400 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 21.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Grove Healthcare Llc. Chain: Blue Sky Basin, Llc (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Opco Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Blue Sky Basin LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Dkdp Missouri LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Dkyh Missouri LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Blue Sky Basin LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Compliance Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Dkdp Missouri LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Dkyh Missouri LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Prime Advisory, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
| Saul N Friedman & Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2025 |
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 Grove At Kirkwood, The been cited for?
70 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Grove At Kirkwood, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $172K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Grove At Kirkwood, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Grove At Kirkwood, The?
It is part of the Blue Sky Basin, Llc chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Grove Opco Holdings LLC, Blue Sky Basin LLC and Dkdp Missouri LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Grove At Kirkwood, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
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.