ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Missouri average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Missouri average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
4/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, which can suit a resident who needs ongoing clinical support.
The community has 60 beds and private rooms. Each resident has a private room rather than shared accommodations. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time counted for each resident. Brandi Smith serves as administrator, and Fsc Of Lake St. Louis operates the community.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 266 nursing homes we track in Missouri for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 21mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +116% above Missouri average
0 of 6 metrics below Missouri average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 8 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
8 staff · 10-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 23 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
23 staff · 9.3-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 88 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
88 staff · 7.4-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
153
129 employees · 24 contractors · 49 on an average day
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.6 h
↓ 6% · MO 8.1 hThis facility: 7.6 h, 6% below the Missouri average of 8.1 h (among Missouri facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
34,137 staff hours this quarter
See full Missouri ranking →90.9% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Missouri average: 92.5% · Contractors this quarter: Physical Therapy Assistant (6), Physical Therapy Aide (5), Speech Language Pathologist (5), Respiratory Therapy Technician (2), Qualified Social Worker (2), Occupational Therapy Assistant (2), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
60
Rank #244 / 288Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 244th out of 288 nursing homes we track in Missouri for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Rank #36 / 167Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 36th out of 167 nursing homes we track in Missouri for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Rank #276 / 297Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 276th out of 297 nursing homes we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #66 / 271Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 271 nursing homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 271. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 49 residents and 60 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2025)
Higher than the Missouri average: 67.7%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis is legally operated by Fsc Of Lake St Louis, LLC, and administered by Brandi Smith.
5 points above the Missouri average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
40 severity-weighted points (8 deficiencies) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified MO facility (median: 89)
$17,696 in fines · 1 enforcement action
45 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified MO facility (median: 42)
100% corrected
8 of 8 citations corrected Latest inspection: Feb 04, 2026 · 1 citation (Care Planning, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 2 of 8 citations · 5 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal 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 Aug 2026)
78% lower than Missouri averageMissouri average: $81K
48% fewer fines than Missouri averageMissouri average: 1.9
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Missouri averageMissouri average: 0.7
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Penalties issued more than 3 years ago are included in the totals above, not in this list.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Missouri average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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/ 5
Above average
↑ 47% · MO 2.7This facility: 4.0, 47% above the MO average of 2.7 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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Average
↑ 42% · MO 2.1This facility: 3.0, 42% above the MO average of 2.1 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
12.7
Score · lower is better
↑ 30% · MO 9.8This facility: 12.7, 30% above the MO average of 9.8 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
22.2
Score · lower is better
↑ 25% · MO 17.8This facility: 22.2, 25% above the MO average of 17.8 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 6 worse
8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 near MO average, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.5%
↓ 20% · MO 18.1This facility: 14.5, 20% below the MO average of 18.1 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.7%
↑ 48% · MO 17.4This facility: 25.7, 48% above the MO average of 17.4 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.5%
↑ 49% · MO 17.8This facility: 26.5, 49% above the MO average of 17.8 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
↑ 67% · MO 2.3This facility: 3.9, 67% above the MO average of 2.3 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
↓ 76% · MO 4.1This facility: 1.0, 76% below the MO average of 4.1 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
11.1%
↑ 145% · MO 4.5This facility: 11.1, 145% above the MO average of 4.5 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.4%
↑ 116% · MO 5.3This facility: 11.4, 116% above the MO average of 5.3 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
12.2%
↓ 34% · MO 18.5This facility: 12.2, 34% below the MO average of 18.5 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
↓ 86% · MO 23.5This facility: 3.2, 86% below the MO average of 23.5 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
↑ 18% · MO 84.1This facility: 99.0, 18% above the MO average of 84.1 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 10% · MO 90.9This facility: 100.0, 10% above the MO average of 90.9 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.20
↑ 6% · MO 2.08This facility: 2.20, 6% above the MO average of 2.08 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.96
↓ 59% · MO 2.35This facility: 0.96, 59% below the MO average of 2.35 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
43.8%
↓ 18% · US 53.7This facility: 43.8, 18% below the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.2%
↑ 23% · US 50.6This facility: 62.2, 23% above the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
↓ 14% · US 0.8This facility: 0.7, 14% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
↓ 61% · MO 2.2This facility: 0.9, 61% below the MO average of 2.2 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.6%
↑ 45% · MO 65.7This facility: 95.6, 45% above the MO average of 65.7 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.3%
↑ 50% · MO 63.5This facility: 95.3, 50% above the MO average of 63.5 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
14.7%
↓ 42% · MO 25.3This facility: 14.7, 42% below the MO average of 25.3 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
↓ 4% · MO 13.4This facility: 12.8, 4% below the MO average of 13.4 (among MO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
77% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Cottages of Lake St. Louis from 2018–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #59 / 249Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 59th out of 249 nursing homes we track in Missouri. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Missouri average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #105 / 249Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 105th out of 249 nursing homes we track in Missouri. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Missouri average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (77% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lake St Louis's city center to Cottages of Lake St. Louis's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.99 miles to nearest hospital (SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Missouri average is: 54.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Cottages of Lake St. Louis | NH SNF | Lake St Louis (Lake Saint Louis) | 60
Facility
60
MO AVG
111
Rank
#244 / 288 | B+ |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
MO AVG
67.7%
Rank
#66 / 271 | +21% | 6.35
Facility
6.35
MO AVG
3.67
Rank
#3 / 266 | -32% | +73% | $17.7k
Facility
$17.7k
MO AVG
$86.2k
Rank
#191 / 274 | 8
Facility
8
MO AVG
36.1
Rank
#5 / 273 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MO AVG
5.6
Rank
#5 / 273 | 1 | 49 | - |
13
Facility
13
MO AVG
50
Rank
#276 / 297 | Fsc Of Lake St Louis, LLC | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#59 / 249 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#59 / 249 | 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#105 / 249 | 265860 | ||||
| Laclede Groves | NH AL IL MC SNF | St. Louis | 251
Facility
251
MO AVG
111
Rank
#3 / 288 | ? |
40.9%
Facility
40.9%
MO AVG
67.7%
Rank
#248 / 271 | -40% | 5.27
Facility
5.27
MO AVG
3.67
Rank
#19 / 266 | +48% | +44% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$86.2k
Rank
#1 / 274 | 9
Facility
9
MO AVG
36.1
Rank
#8 / 273 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
MO AVG
5.6
Rank
#97 / 273 | - | 103 | - |
35
Facility
35
MO AVG
50
Rank
#218 / 297 | John Komlos | $23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$23.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#3 / 249 | $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#2 / 249 | 124.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
124.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#1 / 249 | 265600 | ||||
| Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village | NH ADC AL HC IL MC SNF | St. Louis | 149
Facility
149
MO AVG
111
Rank
#48 / 288 | C+ |
61.7%
Facility
61.7%
MO AVG
67.7%
Rank
#171 / 271 | -9% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
MO AVG
3.67
Rank
#58 / 266 | -34% | +18% | $38.5k
Facility
$38.5k
MO AVG
$86.2k
Rank
#215 / 274 | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
36.1
Rank
#212 / 273 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MO AVG
5.6
Rank
#181 / 273 | 2 | 92 | - |
29
Facility
29
MO AVG
50
Rank
#240 / 297 | - | $14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#30 / 249 | $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#47 / 249 | 57%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
57%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#215 / 249 | 265417 | ||||
| Creve Coeur Manor | NH | St. Louis | 149
Facility
149
MO AVG
111
Rank
#48 / 288 | C+ |
52.2%
Facility
52.2%
MO AVG
67.7%
Rank
#220 / 271 | -23% | 2.29
Facility
2.29
MO AVG
3.67
Rank
#245 / 266 | -34% | -37% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$86.2k
Rank
#1 / 274 | 69
Facility
69
MO AVG
36.1
Rank
#257 / 273 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
MO AVG
5.6
Rank
#237 / 273 | 3 | 78 | - |
30
Facility
30
MO AVG
50
Rank
#235 / 297 | Jeanne Dirschuweit | $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#129 / 249 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#82 / 249 | 63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
63.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#16 / 249 | 265720 | ||||
| Estates of Hidden Lake | NH AL HOS RC | St. Louis (Spanish Lake) | 67
Facility
67
MO AVG
111
Rank
#234 / 288 | ? |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
MO AVG
67.7%
Rank
#84 / 271 | +17% | 2.28
Facility
2.28
MO AVG
3.67
Rank
#245 / 266 | -57% | -38% | $123.6k
Facility
$123.6k
MO AVG
$86.2k
Rank
#253 / 274 | 83
Facility
83
MO AVG
36.1
Rank
#267 / 273 | 6.9
Facility
6.9
MO AVG
5.6
Rank
#221 / 273 | 7 | 53 | - |
29
Facility
29
MO AVG
50
Rank
#240 / 297 | Estates Of Hidden Lake, LLC | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$7.4M
Rank
#170 / 249 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
$3.9M
Rank
#138 / 249 | 66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
66.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MO AVG
54.9%
Rank
#49 / 249 | 265735 |
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Cottages of Lake St. Louis is located in Lake St Louis, Missouri.
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Cottages of Lake St. Louis is in the Lake Saint Louis neighborhood of Lake St Louis.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis is legally operated by Fsc Of Lake St Louis, LLC, and administered by Brandi Smith.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis's occupancy is 81.7%.
Cottages of Lake St. Louis has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Cottages of Lake St. Louis has a no-pet policy.
The team at Cottages of Lake St. Louis can be reached at info@cottageslsl.com.
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