Garden Villas South

Q: What neighborhood is Garden Villas South in?

Garden Villas South is in the Tesson Ferry Road neighborhood of St. Louis.

Q: Is Garden Villas South in a walkable area?

Garden Villas South has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Garden Villas South?

Garden Villas South's occupancy is 59%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Garden Villas South?

No, Garden Villas South has a no-pet policy.

Q: Who is the administrator of Garden Villas South?

Michelle Miller is the administrator of Garden Villas South.

Q: How many beds does Garden Villas South have?

Garden Villas South has 83 beds.

Overview of Garden Villas South

Garden Villas South sits at 13457 Tesson Ferry Rd in South St. Louis County, about 14 miles from the city center and less than 2 miles from Mercy Hospital South. Administrator Michelle Miller leads the operation under Garden Villas of South County, Inc. The 83-bed community spans four care levels: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With a Walk Score of 5, the location is essentially car-dependent where outings require a vehicle or arranged transportation.

Current occupancy is 49 of 83 beds, a 59% fill rate. Families should weigh that figure when assessing the community’s trajectory.

The residential setup leans toward the full-service end of the spectrum. Apartments come with fully equipped kitchens. An Executive Chef prepares three meals a day, and there’s a 24-hour concierge on hand. Valet parking and grocery delivery are available. Included services cover weekly maid service, personal laundry, flat linen service, scheduled transportation, personal grooming assistance, medication reminders, and an in-house escort service.

Recreation spans social, educational, and cultural programs and outings. The indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, and wellness program fill out the amenity picture.

Memory care is available on-site within the broader care mix.

Garden Villas South is a full-service, amenity-dense community in suburban St. Louis suited to older adults across a wide care range who prioritize residential comfort and on-site services over walkability or urban proximity.

Facility Direct Line (314) 843-7788

83-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 5 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

59%

Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%

Occupied beds

49 / 83

Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

CountySaint Louis

Garden Villas South is legally operated by Garden Villas Of South County, Inc, and administered by Michelle Miller.

Corporate EntityGARDEN VILLAS OF SOUTH COUNTY, INC

Pets not allowed

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 6 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard 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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	35	This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (6 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	2	11.7	This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (2 vs. MO avg 11.7).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	6	2.9	This facility has 107% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (6 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 107% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	1	12	This facility has had 92% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (1 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer

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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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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.

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

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)

What neighborhood is Garden Villas South in?

Garden Villas South is in the Tesson Ferry Road neighborhood of St. Louis.

Who is the owner of Garden Villas South?

Garden Villas South is legally operated by Garden Villas Of South County, Inc, and administered by Michelle Miller.

Is Garden Villas South in a walkable area?

Garden Villas South has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Garden Villas South?

Garden Villas South's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at Garden Villas South?

No, Garden Villas South has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Garden Villas South?

Michelle Miller is the administrator of Garden Villas South.

How many beds does Garden Villas South have?

Garden Villas South has 83 beds.

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