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HomeMissouriFountain Care at Sunset Hills

Fountain Care at Sunset Hills

10954 Kennerly Road, Saint Louis, MO 631283148434242WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(87 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
166
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $119,588

How Fountain Care at Sunset Hills Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MO average
2.5/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MO average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
MO average
2.2/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.13 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
79.8%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Missouri average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.13 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.46.
Staff turnover is 79.8%, higher than the Missouri average of 56.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
36
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 13, 2023
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 21 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median
St. Louis County 65+
184,287
18.4% of county
County Population
999,703
St. Louis County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Fountain Care at Sunset Hills is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri with 166 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
166
Avg Residents/Day
85
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 22, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
204.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (78)

F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s 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.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Dec 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Dec 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jul 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 48 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$119,588
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineAug 10, 2023
$13,923
FineDec 22, 2023
$14,518
FineJul 23, 2024
$33,248
FineOct 21, 2024
$57,899
Payment DenialOct 21, 2024
50 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
79.8%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHESTNUT HOLDINGS GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2020
BRECHER, MENDEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual65%Mar 1, 2020
LICHTMAN, CHANA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
ZIMMERMAN, JACOB5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
CIBC BANK USA5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2020
ANDERSON, DENNISW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
SCHUETTLER, MELISSAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
BRECHER, MENDELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fountain Care at Sunset Hills and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills
Saint Louis, MOCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $119,588
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Saint Louis, MO2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,433
Fieser Nursing Center
Fenton, MO2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Delmar Gardens South
Saint Louis, MO3.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Grove at Kirkwood, the
Kirkwood, MO3.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $172,400
Bluebird Wellness and Rehabilitation
Saint Louis, MO3.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $234,836
Bethesda Dilworth
Saint Louis, MO3.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $88,946
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills
Saint Louis, MO · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$119,588
Friendship Village Sunset Hills
Saint Louis, MO
2,112 ft3/53/54/5$14,433
Fieser Nursing Center
Fenton, MO
2.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Delmar Gardens South
Saint Louis, MO
3.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Grove at Kirkwood, the
Kirkwood, MO
3.3 mi1/51/51/5$172,400
Bluebird Wellness and Rehabilitation
Saint Louis, MO
3.5 mi1/51/51/5$234,836
Bethesda Dilworth
Saint Louis, MO
3.5 mi3/53/54/5$88,946

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fountain Care at Sunset Hills?▾
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Fountain Care at Sunset Hills cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fountain Care at Sunset Hills participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fountain Care at Sunset Hills had any health inspection violations?▾
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $119,588.
What are the staffing levels at Fountain Care at Sunset Hills?▾
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.13 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 2.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 79.8%.
How many beds does Fountain Care at Sunset Hills have?▾
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills has 166 certified beds with an average of 85 residents per day, resulting in approximately 51% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Fountain Care at Sunset Hills?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 4 in Saint Louis. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fountain Care at Sunset Hills?▾
On Google Maps, Fountain Care at Sunset Hills has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 87 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.