B

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS

12651 VILLAGE CIRCLE DRIVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63127
Score: 72 / 100

Friendship Village Sunset Hills earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Saint Louis facility ranks in the 83th percentile among Missouri nursing homes.

Staffing levels at Friendship Village Sunset Hills exceed national averages, with 4.32 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.59 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Friendship Village Sunset Hills, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.32 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.72 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 22 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $14,433

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
144
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9