Nursing home · Lake Saint Louis, MO
Cottages of Lake St Louis
2885 Technology Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 · 60 certified beds · for profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 4, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 24, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 6.03 hours per resident per day here, 76% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 56% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.71 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 58% over the past year, 1 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 12 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Cottages of Lake St Louis compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Louis-area homes (97), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 6.03 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.71 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 5.46 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 58% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 40% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 5 | 14.7 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 8 of 8 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Fine | $17,696 |
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Questions about Cottages of Lake St Louis
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Cottages of Lake St Louis's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Cottages of Lake St Louis 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for St. Louis-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Cottages of Lake St Louis do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 4, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 24, 2025) it had 5 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Cottages of Lake St Louis been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $17,696 in the past three years.
Does Cottages of Lake St Louis accept Medicaid?
Cottages of Lake St Louis is certified for Medicare only, so it does not take Medicaid for long-term care. Call (636) 614-3510 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.