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711 South Kirkwood Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 · St. Louis County
All 2 nursing homes in Kirkwood, MO (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 265833 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Grove at Kirkwood a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Grove at Kirkwood as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Missouri average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.35 hours per resident per day at The Grove at Kirkwood, above the Missouri median of 3.37 (US median: 3.72). About 0.18 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.97 hours, 9% below its all-week average.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Grove at Kirkwood: Medicare and Medicaid
The Grove at Kirkwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Missouri's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 29, 2026 and found 25 deficiencies, plus 29 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 69 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 69 citations at The Grove at Kirkwood across 7 inspection dates, 31 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on January 29, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident rights (19) and quality of life and care (18). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level J, January 29, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 2, 2026 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
GProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
January 29, 2026 · 46 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
GProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
FNot require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
FEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
DProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
DRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
November 26, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
July 29, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
February 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
May 7, 2024 · 6 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
November 17, 2022 · 7 citations
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Grove at Kirkwood
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on January 29, 2026 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 29, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $172,400 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Fine | $172,400 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Payment Denial | 57 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near The Grove at Kirkwood
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.0 mi
SSM St Joseph Hosp of Kirkwood St LouisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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4.7 mi
Mercy Hospital South St LouisEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 14m for patients treated and sent home
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4.9 mi
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Town and CountryEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 4h 22m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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