Assisted living facility · Ballwin, MO
The Henry Senior Living
785 Henry Ave, Ballwin, MO 63011-2736 · licensed for 98 residents · operated by Vb Ballwin Sh
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 Oct 9, 2025 (complaint investigation / state licensure). They cited 3 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 15 citations in total.
Inspection history
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Oct 9, 2025 · Complaint Investigation / State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (D) An " area of refuge " shall have- 1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms; 2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other | II | 1/5/2026 |
| 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 | 1/5/2026 |
| Protective oversight shall be provided twenty-four (24) hours a day. For residents departing the premises on voluntary leave, the facility shall have, at a minimum, a procedure to inquire of the resident or resident ' s guardian of the resident ' s departure, of the resident ' s estimated length of absence from the facility, and of the resident ' s whereabouts while on voluntary leave. | I/II | 1/5/2026 |
Apr 4, 2025 · State Licensure
No deficiencies cited.
Aug 21, 2024 · Complaint Investigation / State Licensure
| Requirement not met (state wording) | Class | Corrected |
|---|---|---|
| Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (D) An " area of refuge " shall have- 1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms; 2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other | II | 11/21/2024 |
| The facility shall screen residents and staff for tuberculosis as required for long-term care facilities by 19 CSR 20-20.100. | II | — |
| All medication shall be safely stored at proper temperature and shall be kept in a secured location behind at least one (1) locked door or cabinet. Medication shall be accessible only to persons authorized to administer medications. II/III (A) If access is controlled by the resident, a secured location shall mean in a locked container, a locked drawer in a bedside table or dresser or in a resident ' s private room if locked in his or her absence, although this does not preclude access by a responsible employee of the facility. | II/III | 11/21/2024 |
| Staffing Requirements. (A) The facility shall have an adequate number and type of personnel for the proper care of residents, the residents ' social well being, protective oversight of residents and upkeep of the facility. At a minimum, the staffing pattern for fire safety and care of residents shall be one (1) staff person for every fifteen (15) residents or major fraction of fifteen (15) during the day shift, one (1) person for every twenty (20) residents or major fraction of twenty (20) during the evening shift and one (1) person for every twenty-five (25) residents or major fraction of twe | III | 2/3/2025 |
| Poisonous or toxic materials consist of the following categories: insecticides and rodenticides; disinfectants, sanitizer and related cleaning or drying agents; and caustics, acids, polishes and other chemicals. Each of these three (3) categories set forth shall be stored and physically located separate from each other. All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in locked cabinets or in a similar physically separate place used for no other purpose which is not accessible to residents. | II | 2/3/2025 |
| Carpeting, if used as a floor covering, shall be of closely woven construction, properly installed, easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited in food-preparation, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas where it would be exposed to large amounts of grease and water, in food-storage areas and toilet room areas where urinals or toilet fixtures are located. | III | 11/21/2024 |
| 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 | 11/21/2024 |
| The facility shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that prohibit mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of any resident and misappropriation of resident property and funds, and develop and implement policies that require a report to be made to the department for any resident or to both the department and the Department of Mental Health for any vulnerable person whom the administrator or employee has reasonable cause to believe has been abused or neglected. | II/III | 11/21/2024 |
| Each resident shall be permitted to retain and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits. Personal possessions may include furniture and decorations in accordance with the facility's policies and shall not create a fire hazard. The facility shall maintain a record of any personal items accompanying the resident upon admission to the facility, or which are brought to the resident during his or her stay in the facility, which are to be returned to the resident or responsible party upon discharge, transfer, or death. | II/III | 11/21/2024 |
| (3) A facility shall offer the DHSS-DRL-107 (08-20), Electronic Monitoring Device Acknowledgment and Request Form, included herein to any resident or resident's guardian or legal representative upon request and utilize this form to document consent and use of an electronic monitoring device. | II/III | 11/21/2024 |
| (8) If a resident installs and uses an electronic monitoring device, a notice to alert and inform visitors shall be posted at the entrance of the facility and resident's room. (A) The facility shall post a notice at the main entrance of the facility in large, legible type and font and display the words "Electronic Monitoring" and state: "The rooms of some residents may be monitored electronically by, or on behalf of, the residents and monitoring is not necessarily open or obvious." | III | 11/21/2024 |
| (9) The facility shall require an electronic monitoring device to be installed as follows: (A) In plain view; (B) Mounted in a fixed, stationary position; (C) Directed only on the resident who initiated the installation and use of AEM device; (D) Placed for maximum protection of the privacy and dignity of the resident and the roommate; and (E) In a manner that is safe for residents, employees, or visitors who may be moving about the room. | II/III | 11/21/2024 |
From Missouri's Show Me Long Term Care site, in the state's own wording.
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Questions about The Henry Senior Living
Answers computed from Missouri state data for this facility.
What kind of facility is The Henry Senior Living?
The Henry Senior Living is licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as a assisted living facility for up to 98 residents. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
How did The Henry Senior Living do on its last state inspection?
Missouri inspectors' most recent visit on file was on Oct 9, 2025 (complaint investigation / state licensure). They cited 3 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 15 citations in total.
Does The Henry Senior Living offer memory care?
Yes. The state directory lists an Alzheimer's special care unit with 29 beds.
Does The Henry Senior Living 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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