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Nursing home · Dardenne Prairie, MO

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie

7275 State Highway N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 · 38 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Sunterra Springs

Medicare onlyFined $49,722 in 3 years
Medicare overall rating2 / 5Below averageSt. Louis area 2.1 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
2/5Health inspections Below average
3/5Staffing Average
4/5Quality measures Above average
4/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Above average
–Long-stay quality Not rated

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 20, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (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 (Jan 15, 2026) it had 7 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 4.46 hours per resident per day here, 30% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 15% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 1.10 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 76% over the past year, 20 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 30 points higher than the U.S. (46%).

How Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie 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 homeSt. Louis areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day4.463.663.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.100.430.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day3.923.223.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)76%58%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)89%56%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection714.711.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

May 20, 20261complaint
Jan 15, 20263standard
Nov 5, 20253complaint
Jul 17, 20251complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Jun 13, 20252complaint
Mar 19, 20251complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Dec 5, 20241complaint
Sep 30, 20241complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Jan 31, 20243complaint
Nov 30, 202315standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 31 of 31 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
May 20, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 15, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 15, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 15, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 5, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 5, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 5, 2025Provide 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 · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jul 17, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 13, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 13, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 19, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 5, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 30, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmPast Non-Compliance
Jan 31, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 31, 2024Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident rights · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 31, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident assessment and care planning
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Ensure 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Honor 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Provide 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
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and dietary
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 30, 2023Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

DateTypeAmount
Jun 13, 2025Fine$10,546
Mar 19, 2025Fine$39,176
Mar 19, 2025Payment Denial5 days

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Questions about Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie 2 out of 5 stars overall (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 Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 20, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (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 (Jan 15, 2026) it had 7 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie been fined?

Yes. CMS reports 2 fines totaling $49,722 in the past three years.

Does Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie accept Medicaid?

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie is certified for Medicare only, so it does not take Medicaid for long-term care. Call (636) 865-0200 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

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.