Assisted living facility · Ballwin, MO
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
50 Meramec Trail Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021-3303 · licensed for 110 residents · operated by Lutheran Senior Services
Sources: Missouri DHSS LTC Directory and Show Me Long Term Care.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Missouri inspectors' most recent visit on file was on Nov 14, 2025 (state licensure). They cited 2 requirements that the facility did not meet. Missouri classes violations from I (most serious) to III; the citations here were marked class I/II, II. The average for St. Louis-area assisted living and residential care facilities at their latest inspection is 2.4 citations. Across the 3 inspection dates we collected, 1 visit found nothing to cite and the facility had 6 citations in total.
Inspection history
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Nov 14, 2025 · State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility: (G) Develops an individualized service plan (ISP), which means the planning document prepared by an assisted living facility which outlines a resident ' s needs and preferences, services to be provided, and goals expected by the resident or the resident ' s legal representative in partnership with the facility; | II | 2/9/2026 |
| The administrator shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy container, o | I/II | 2/9/2026 |
Jun 9, 2025 · State Licensure
No deficiencies cited.
Dec 16, 2024 · State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. | II | 3/14/2025 |
| The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility: (F) Completes a community based assessment conducted by an appropriately trained and qualified individual as defined in section (4) of this rule: 1. Time frame requirements for assessment shall be: B. At least semiannually; | II | 3/14/2025 |
| The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility: (F) Completes a community based assessment conducted by an appropriately trained and qualified individual as defined in section (4) of this rule: 1. Time frame requirements for assessment shall be: C. Whenever a significant change has occurred in the resident ' s condition, which may require a change in services. | II | 3/14/2025 |
| Employees shall thoroughly wash their hands and the exposed portions of their arms with soap and warm water before starting work, during work as often as is necessary to keep them clean and after smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed. | II/III | 3/14/2025 |
From Missouri's Show Me Long Term Care site, in the state's own wording.
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Questions about Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
Answers computed from Missouri state data for this facility.
What kind of facility is Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs?
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as a assisted living facility for up to 110 residents. NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
How did Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs do on its last state inspection?
Missouri inspectors' most recent visit on file was on Nov 14, 2025 (state licensure). They cited 2 requirements that the facility did not meet. Missouri classes violations from I (most serious) to III; the citations here were marked class I/II, II. The average for St. Louis-area assisted living and residential care facilities at their latest inspection is 2.4 citations. Across the 3 inspection dates we collected, 1 visit found nothing to cite and the facility had 6 citations in total.
Does Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs offer memory care?
Yes. The state directory lists an Alzheimer's special care unit with 20 beds.
Does Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs have a Medicare star rating?
No. Medicare rates nursing homes only. Assisted living and residential care in Missouri are licensed and inspected by the state, so we show the state's inspection findings instead.
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