Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
12651 Village Circle Drive, St. Louis, MO 63127 · 144 certified beds · non 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 28, 2025, when they cited 9 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 9 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 28, 2025) it had 9 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 4.60 hours per resident per day here, 34% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 19% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.54 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 48% over the past year, 8 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 2 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Friendship Village 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 | 4.60 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 4.43 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 48% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 39% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 9 | 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 24 of 24 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 28, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 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 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 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. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 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 |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 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. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Questions about Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Friendship Village Sunset Hills's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Friendship Village Sunset Hills 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Friendship Village Sunset Hills do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 28, 2025, when they cited 9 problems. The most common area was pharmacy service (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 9 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 28, 2025) it had 9 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Friendship Village Sunset Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $14,433 in the past three years.
Does Friendship Village Sunset Hills accept Medicaid?
Friendship Village Sunset Hills is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 270-7777 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.