Nursing Home

Avenir at Mark Twain

Overview of Avenir at Mark Twain
Avenir at Mark Twain is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Bridgeton, Missouri. It offers a range of services including long-term care, respite care, and specialized wound care. The community focuses on providing a warm, homelike environment with personalized support and a variety of daily activities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Missouri average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 11m per day

This home provides 10% more nursing time per resident than the Missouri average.

Missouri average: 3h 49m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 55.5%
Residents per day (avg) 67
Occupancy rate
55.5%
Residents per day (avg)
67

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.6M
Profit
$1.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,592,234.00
Profit
$1,253,634.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
46.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.8M
Total costs $6.3M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Snf
County: SAINT LOUIS COUNTY

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 265236
Certification type: Medicare/Medicaid

Ownership & operating entity

Avenir at Mark Twain is administrated by EMMANUEL JACKSON.

Owner name: NBH1 MTOPCOLLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Subacute Care
Long-Term Care
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Comfortable indoor gathering spaces
Outdoor areas for relaxation and family visits
Activity rooms for crafts
games
and social programs
Restaurant-style dining
Daily activities and enrichment programming
On-site therapy gym and wellness support

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activities range from exercise groups and creative arts to music and seasonal celebrations.
Specific Programs
Subacute Rehab, Long-Term Care, Respite Care, Amenities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy home-style meals made for their dietary needs.
Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 11

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 43
Citations per inspection
3.91

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 43 citations resulted from standard inspections; 16 of 43 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 43 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
186% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 1

2 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

38 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

3 minor citations More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 07, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

248
Total Staff
106
Employees
142
Contractors
30,057
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse518.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1367.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
208 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
11.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
32 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.1%
of total hours from contractors
4,228 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 100 Licensed Practical Nurse: 39 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3610013612,13791100%7.7
Physical Therapist170174,79991100%6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1239513,89691100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician150153,56191100%9.1
Registered Nurse6061,9108695%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015434549%12.1
Speech Language Pathologist3035386571%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide3035296774%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker1015216774%7.8
Dietitian2024947380%6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1343765763%5.8
Administrator2023204044%8
Qualified Social Worker1011273943%3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031113640%2.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2021064044%2.5
Nurse Practitioner101881112%8

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
69 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (8.7%)
Medicaid
57 residents (82.6%)
Private pay or other
6 residents (8.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.4
32% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.3
15% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.5%
48% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.6%
8% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.0%
100% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
74% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
41% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.3%
30% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.9%
30% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.2%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 23.4%
65% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
6% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 56.7%
11% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $195K
167% higher than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 8
228% more fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
191% more payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $195K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 21, 2025
$134K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 21, 2025
14 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 19, 2024
$27K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 19, 2024
19 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.

~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.

$5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year individual).

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Missouri resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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