Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills
10954 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 · 166 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 Jan 27, 2026, when they cited 3 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 24, 2025) it had 15 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 3.54 hours per resident per day here, 3% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 8% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.13 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 80% over the past year, 24 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 34 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Fountain Care at Sunset Hills 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 | 3.54 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.13 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.33 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 80% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 67% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 15 | 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 40 of 74 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 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 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 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 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentâs needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 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 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 2023 | 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. Pharmacy service | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 13, 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 |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Fine | $57,899 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 50 days |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Fine | $33,248 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Fine | $14,518 |
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Questions about Fountain Care at Sunset Hills
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Fountain Care at Sunset Hills's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Fountain Care at Sunset Hills 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below 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 Fountain Care at Sunset Hills do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 27, 2026, when they cited 3 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 24, 2025) it had 15 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Fountain Care at Sunset Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 3 fines totaling $105,665 in the past three years.
Does Fountain Care at Sunset Hills accept Medicaid?
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 843-4242 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.