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Kingsland Walk Senior Living is a 70-bed assisted living facility with memory care at 868 Kingsland Avenue, University City, Saint Louis County, Missouri. Ms Cynthia Woods administers the facility, operated by Kingsland Walk Senior Living, LLC.
The facility maintains a clean inspection record with zero reported state inspections and zero documented deficiencies or violations. No citations, penalties, or enforcement actions appear in available records. Kingsland Walk earned recognition as 2022-23 Best Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report, providing external quality validation.
The facility offers both assisted living and memory care tracks. Amenities include Kingsland Café for dining, housekeeping services, events and entertainment programming, personal care assistance, concierge service, transportation services, and designated community living spaces. The 70-bed capacity enables organized activity and social programming.
Located in University City with convenient access to dining and shopping, Kingsland Walk occupies a moderately walkable urban setting with Walk Score 67. Some errands are walkable; others require transportation. The location contrasts with rural and suburban assisted living facilities, positioning the community within a more established urban neighborhood with local services.
Families should request details regarding staff qualifications, memory care services, care protocols, activity programming, occupancy rates, and payment options and insurance acceptance.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Kingsland Walk Senior Living is legally operated by Kingsland Walk Senior Living Llc, and administrated by Cynthia Woods.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 35 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (37 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 7.4 | 7 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (7.4 vs. MO avg 7).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.3 | 5 | This facility has 6% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (5.3 vs. MO avg 5).↑ 6% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Missouri average (7 vs. MO avg 7).— At avg |
99.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from University City's city center to Kingsland Walk Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Kingsland Walk Senior Living is located in UNIVERSITY CITY, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Sunrise of Des Peres |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Des Peres | 102
Facility
102
MO AVG
97
Rank
#169 / 454 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
MO AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 563 | - | Sjv 1 Des Peres Opco, LLC | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| The Manor at Elfindale |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Springfield (Fassnight) | 100
Facility
100
MO AVG
97
Rank
#177 / 454 | No |
51
Facility
51
MO AVG
45
Rank
#241 / 563 | Private Rooms | Vsl Springfield Manor, LLC | 35
Facility
35
MO AVG
11
Rank
#17 / 209 | A+ |
| Brookdale West County |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ballwin | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
97
Rank
#189 / 454 | No |
56
Facility
56
MO AVG
45
Rank
#181 / 563 | - | Vb Ballwin Sh, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| Kingsland Walk Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | University City | 70
Facility
70
MO AVG
97
Rank
#305 / 454 | No |
67
Facility
67
MO AVG
45
Rank
#102 / 563 | ALF** (70) | Kingsland Walk Senior Living LLC | 1
Facility
1
MO AVG
11
Rank
#98 / 209 | - |
| The Madison Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kansas City (Martin City) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | - | Swkc Senior Community LLC | 6
Facility
6
MO AVG
11
Rank
#89 / 209 | A+ |
Kingsland Walk Senior Living has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to MO state health department records, Kingsland Walk Senior Living's license number is 052236.
According to MO state health department records, Kingsland Walk Senior Living's license expires on October 19, 2026.
Kingsland Walk Senior Living's occupancy is 83%.
Cynthia Woods is the administrator of Kingsland Walk Senior Living.
Kingsland Walk Senior Living has 70 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Kingsland Walk Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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