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McKnight Place

2 McKnight Pl, St. Louis, MO 63124 View Map

McKnight Place is a Nursing Home in Missouri

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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.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.42/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

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.

81.5%

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

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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

Home revenue

$11.7M

Profit

$1.3M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$11,674,412.00

Profit

$1,330,520.00

Payroll costs

$4.7M

40.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs $10.3M

32 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 52 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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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Staffing

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

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Glenda Knittel, Manager

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McKnight Place

SNF

St. Louis

A+

M P EXTENDED CARE INC

81.5%

$11,500,685.00

$4,676,993.00

40.7%

53.90

4/5

6.4245

4/5

2/5

Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village

SNF

St. Louis

237

A+

53.6%

$16,179,101.00

$4,232,492.00

26.2%

99.10

3/5

4.2701

3/5

2/5

St Louis Altenheim

SNF

St. Louis

A+

44.80

1/5

3.9660

2/5

1/5

Smiley Manor

SNF

St. Louis

A+

McKnight Place

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: St. Louis

Bed Count: 70

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: M P EXTENDED CARE INC

CCN: 265849

Occupancy: 81.5%

Home Revenue: $11,500,685.00

Payroll Costs: $4,676,993.00

Payroll %: 40.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.4245

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Ascension Living Sherbrooke Village

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: St. Louis

Bed Count: 237

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 265417

Occupancy: 53.6%

Home Revenue: $16,179,101.00

Payroll Costs: $4,232,492.00

Payroll %: 26.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.10

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2701

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

St Louis Altenheim

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: St. Louis

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 26A484

Avg Residents/Day: 44.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9660

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Smiley Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: St. Louis

Bed Count: 20

Pets Allowed: No

2 McKnight Pl, St. Louis, MO 63124

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160

Total Staff

121

Employees

Contractors

35,509

Total Hours (Quarter)

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

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Total Health inspections 5

24% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 6.6

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 27

26% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 36.5

5.4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 6 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Missouri average

Missouri average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 26

Minor Health citations 1

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

58 Total Residents

Medicare 21 (36.2%)

Private Pay/Other 37 (63.8%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 8.2

25% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score 16.9

13% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.9%

30% below Missouri average.

Walking Ability Worsened 18.9%

8% below Missouri average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.8%

2% below Missouri average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.2%

70% below Missouri average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.3%

26% above Missouri average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.3%

52% below Missouri average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Missouri average.

Antipsychotic Use 16.8%

24% below Missouri average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.8%

12% above Missouri average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.7%

5% above Missouri average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.8%

85% below Missouri average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 74.4%

12% better than Missouri average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.7%

23% better than Missouri average

Influenza Vaccine 83.0%

31% better than Missouri average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for McKnight Place based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 81.5% ↑ 2.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $1,330,520 ↑ ~$748K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,522,003 ↑ ~$66K vs 2022

Profit Margin 11.6% ↑ 6.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	50.0%	49.6%	47.1%	48.1%	84.9%	82.4%	78.2%	71.2%	78.9%	81.5%
Beds	125	125	125	125	70	70	70	70	70	70
Net Income	$143,264	$1,247,824	$1,560,894	$1,668,452	$1,389,651	$1,617,323	$1,442,146	$1,935,020	$582,598	$1,330,520
Gross Revenue	$5,395,082	$9,875,344	$10,232,224	$10,261,515	$10,821,176	$12,335,247	$10,537,129	$10,319,850	$11,007,720	$11,500,685
Operating Expenses	$5,379,410	$8,449,263	$8,434,377	$8,553,521	$9,131,661	$9,581,640	$10,083,577	$9,646,653	$10,603,718	$10,343,892
Net Patient Revenue	$5,395,082	$9,508,682	$9,792,712	$9,994,867	$10,307,673	$10,822,452	$10,313,854	$9,919,486	$11,007,720	$11,500,685
Total Payroll	$2,185,383	$3,949,694	$4,825,443	$4,892,881	$4,387,417	$5,818,840	$5,941,569	$5,826,330	$6,456,152	$6,522,003
Profit Margin %	2.7%	12.6%	15.3%	16.3%	12.8%	13.1%	13.7%	18.8%	5.3%	11.6%
Medicare %	12.4%	10.2%	10.9%	6.2%	14.1%	16.6%	8.0%	16.7%	16.7%	16.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	87.6%	89.8%	89.1%	93.8%	85.9%	83.4%	92.0%	83.3%	83.3%	83.3%
Revenue/Day	$434	$421	$454	$456	$475	$514	$515	$545	$546	$552
Cost/Day	$433	$374	$391	$390	$421	$455	$504	$530	$526	$497
Avg Length of Stay	163.5 days	160.3 days	110.5 days	126.7 days	95.5 days	78.8 days	119.9 days	69.4 days	84.0 days	96.0 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Rural access prioritized.

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

General: Age 65+, Missouri resident, in approved facility.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MO Specifics: Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Caregiver must be family; small program size.

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Missouri SCSEP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).

MO Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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McKnight Place

McKnight Place is a Nursing Home in Missouri

McKnight Place is a Nursing Home in Missouri

McKnight Place

McKnight Place is a Nursing Home in Missouri

McKnight Place is a Nursing Home in Missouri

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

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Finances and operations

Staffing

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Missouri Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

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