nursing home in Ballwin, MO
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
50 Meramec Trails Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021 · (636) 861-0600
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs at a glance
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs is a 32-bed non-profit nursing home in Ballwin, Missouri (St. Louis County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Missouri average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 9, 2024) found 3 health citations. The Missouri average is 11.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.1% per year (state average 56%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 32
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Evertrue
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 2007
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- St. Louis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 265805
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.25 hrs | 3.43 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.52 hrs | 0.46 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.60 hrs | 2.29 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.52 hrs | 3.01 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.1% | 56% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.1% | 47.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 11 | 111.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $37,425 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 32 | 103 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 22 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 68.8% | 72.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.9% | 23.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.3% | 18.1% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 17.2% | 18.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 5.6% | 25.6% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.2% | 17.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.9% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 84.1% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 73.2% | 63.5% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.8% | 65.7% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2026 |
| December 29, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 3, 2026 |
| October 9, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 9, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 21, 2023 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 21, 2023 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| December 7, 2022 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 10, 2022 |
| December 7, 2022 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 21, 2023 |
| June 21, 2019 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 4, 2019 |
| June 21, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 4, 2019 |
| June 21, 2019 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 4, 2019 |
| June 21, 2019 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 4, 2019 |
| June 21, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 4, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2002 |
| COOPER, VALERIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/18/2025 |
| LIN, WALTER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/18/2025 |
| BEUMER, BRENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2022 |
| CHRISTELL, ROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2017 |
| MARLES, ADAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| MEADOWS, MEGAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2022 |
| MUELLER, HARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/26/2016 |
| SOMBART, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2017 |
| SOMMER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| TOON, NORMAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| ANDERSON, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| BROWN, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2018 |
| MARLES, ADAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| SNEED, CHADWICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| TICE, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2017 |
| COOPER, VALERIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/17/2009 |
| LIN, WALTER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs's rating?
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Missouri nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Missouri average of 11.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs?
It is non profit - church related and part of Evertrue. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs is at 50 Meramec Trails Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021. Phone: (636) 861-0600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.