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LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES AT MERAMEC BLUFFS

50 MERAMEC TRAILS DRIVE, BALLWIN, MO 63021
Score: 97 / 100

Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Ballwin, Missouri, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 97/100, it ranks in the top 1% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs exceed national averages, with 5.52 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.39 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.52 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.39 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.30 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.83 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Dec 28, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Dec 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Oct 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0919 Severity E
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Dec 6, 2022 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 20, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 6.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 2.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 7.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 12.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 97 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
32
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1