Nursing Home

McKnight Place

Nursing Home

McKnight Place

2 McKnight Pl, St. Louis, MO 63124 View map
Overview of Mcknight Place

Mcknight Place in St. Louis, Missouri is a wonderful place for seniors to call home. In this community, you can experience a life free of worries about daily upkeep and maintenance. The community offers a variety of on-site care services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Moreover, the community has a team of compassionate and skilled physical therapists, occupational therapists, and wellness coordinators who work closely with residents to enhance mobility, boost independence, and promote a fulfilling and joyful lifestyle.         
With weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation, residents can enjoy their golden years with ease. The community’s outdoor courtyard and garden provide a peaceful space to relax, and the on-site salon and barbershop help residents look and feel their best. At Mcknight Place, seniors can enjoy independence and a strong sense of community, knowing that their well-being is a top priority. It’s the perfect place for seniors to thrive and make the most of every day. In this home, residents can achieve a vibrant quality of life and enjoy the freedom to pursue their passions and interests without any hindrance.

(314) 993-2221

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Missouri average: 2.2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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.
6h 25m per day

This home provides 69% more nursing time per resident than the Missouri average.

Missouri average: 3h 49m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 39m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 70

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Missouri average
Occupancy rate 81.5%
Residents per day (avg) 54
Occupancy rate
81.5%
Residents per day (avg)
54

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M
Profit
$1.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11,674,412.00
Profit
$1,330,520.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
40.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $10.3M
Years in operation
32 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Additional licensing details

Awards: RATED BEST ASSISTED LIVING 2024 BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, RATED BEST MEMORY CARE 2023-2024 BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, STL HEADLINER WINNER 2024 FOR BEST ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING

Safety & Compliance

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Glenda Knittel, Manager

Care Services

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

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-style dining
State-of-the-art fitness facility
Daily housekeeping
laundry
and linen service
Full-service beauty salon and barber shop
Cable TV & WiFi access
Hearing aid services
Comprehensive pharmacy services
Daily newspaper delivery
Dry cleaning services
Gorgeous outdoor patio and walking paths
Ice cream parlor and cafe
Concierge services.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily schedule of diverse activities, entertainment, and religious services.
Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-term Rehabilitation, Therapy classes, Regular on-site medical visits, Transportation services, Daily schedule of diverse activities, entertainment, and religious services.
Religious Services
Yes

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$10,650

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents enjoy exceptional meals prepared by an award-winning Executive Chef, crafted with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.
Meals Included
Yes
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Missouri average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 27
Citations per inspection
5.4

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

21 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 27 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7


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

Missouri average: 1

0 critical citations More info Missouri average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Missouri average: 1

26 moderate citations More info Missouri average: 33.6

1 minor citation More info Missouri average: 1.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Apr 09, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 09, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 09, 2025
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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Address 8.9 miles from city center — 2.5 miles to nearest hospital (Student Health Services)

Address 2 McKnight Pl, St. Louis, MO 63124

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

160
Total Staff
121
Employees
39
Contractors
35,509
Total Hours (Quarter)
57
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 12 8.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 22 8.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 71 7.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
111 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
31 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
7 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10%
of total hours from contractors
3,558 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 71 0 71 18,628 91 100% 7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 22 0 22 5,061 91 100% 8.1
Medication Aide/Technician 4 0 4 2,065 90 99% 11
Registered Nurse 12 0 12 2,000 89 98% 8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 5 0 5 1,800 89 98% 7.2
Speech Language Pathologist 0 7 7 832 72 79% 2.9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 7 7 765 67 74% 3.8
Qualified Social Worker 0 7 7 733 69 76% 3.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 7 7 628 65 71% 3.5
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 513 65 71% 7.9
Administrator 1 0 1 481 61 67% 7.9
Dietitian 1 0 1 478 60 66% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 8 8 463 76 84% 3.5
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 368 49 54% 7.5
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 359 55 60% 6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 201 26 29% 7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 49 38 42% 1.3
Medical Director 0 1 1 45 9 10% 5
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 44 16 18% 2.7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
58 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
21 residents (36.2%)
Private pay or other
37 residents (63.8%)
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. 8.2
25% better 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. 16.9
13% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Average Missouri avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.9%
30% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.9%
8% better 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 17.8%
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
70% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
26% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
52% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.8%
85% better 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 16.8%
24% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
12% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
5% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.17
In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.24
47% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.35

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Missouri avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.4%
12% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
23% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.0%
31% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.1%
19% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 25.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.0%
25% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 13.4%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.3%
12% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.1%
29% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 50.6%

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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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