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Smiley Manor
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · St. Louis, MO
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Smiley Manor

Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · St. Louis, MO
5415 Thekla Ave, St. Louis, MO 63120 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Smiley Manor

Smiley Manor occupies a residential address at 5415 Thekla Ave in St. Louis, Missouri, 5.3 miles from the city center. The community is a 20-bed residential care facility offering assisted living, residential care, and respite care, administered by Naton Smith under Smiley Manor, LLC. It has operated for 14 years. The neighborhood sits at a Walk Score of 49, so most outings require a car or arranged transport.

Occupancy is 18 of 20 beds, a 90% fill rate. For a 20-bed community, that’s a meaningful signal of consistent local demand.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the building around the clock. Included services cover meals, medication management, housekeeping, and laundry. A physician visits monthly on-site, and the community arranges transportation to residents’ preferred doctors as needed. Shopping trips are available, and residents who want to attend church on Sundays have transportation arranged for that too.

Two details stand out as genuinely distinctive. First, personal interpreters for Swahili and Sign Language are available, which is a concrete, practical support for residents and families who use either of those languages. Second, the community operates Medical and Psychiatric programs, which suggests a capacity to support residents with more complex or behavioral health needs alongside standard assisted living care.

Short-term respite placement is also offered for families managing a transition or caregiver break.

Smiley Manor is a small, consistently occupied residential care setting in St. Louis with staffed medical support, language accessibility, and a scope of services that extends to behavioral health, suited to older adults who need attentive daily care in an intimate environment.

Facility Direct Line (314) 923-1360
Facility Direct Line (314) 923-1360 naton308@gmail.com
Bed community size
20-bed community Rank #446 / 454Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 446th out of 454 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
14 years in operation Rank #67 / 209Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 209 homes in Missouri. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #254 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 254th out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #39 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 434 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
18 / 20
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
CountySaint Louis City

Ownership & Operating Entity

Smiley Manor is legally operated by Smiley Manor, Llc, and administered by Mr. Naton Smith.

Corporate EntitySMILEY MANOR, LLC

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Specific ProgramsMedical and Psychiatric, Shopping Trips, Full Housekeeping and Laundry service

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 5 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)
• Total inspections (71% below)
Latest Inspection January 8, 2024 Plan Of Correction

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5 35 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (5 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 1.7 11.7 This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.7 vs. MO avg 11.7).↓ 85% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.5 5 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.5 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 50% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility MO Average vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2 7 This facility has 71% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 71% better
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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from St. Louis's city center to Smiley Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.28 miles to nearest hospital (Barnes-Jewish Hospital :Washington University Acute Ccm Sgy)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Smiley Manor is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MO

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Smiley Manor

What neighborhood is Smiley Manor in?

Smiley Manor is in the Walnut Park East neighborhood of St. Louis.

Is Smiley Manor in a walkable area?

Smiley Manor has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Smiley Manor?

Smiley Manor's occupancy is 90%.

Who is the administrator of Smiley Manor?

Mr NATON SMITH is the administrator of Smiley Manor.

How many beds does Smiley Manor have?

Smiley Manor has 20 beds.

Are there photos of Smiley Manor?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Smiley Manor in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Smiley Manor?

Smiley Manor is located at 5415 Thekla Ave, St. Louis, MO 63120.

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