Aberdeen Heights

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122 (opens Google Maps) · St. Louis County · (314) 909-6000· 38 certified beds · avg 33 residents/day · certified since Dec 23, 2011 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected May 7, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.52

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Aug 15, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint F-0607
May 7, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. F-0558
May 7, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. F-0677

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Aug 15, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint · F-0607
May 7, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558
May 7, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677
May 7, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695
May 7, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 7, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759
Dec 7, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Jun 7, 2021	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2021

2023

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	1	E
2023	3	E
2025	5	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityMissouri averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

5.52

3.66

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

1.38

0.49

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

4.77

3.22

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Missouri avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.52	3.66	3.95	top 5% in Missouri; top 7% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.38	0.49	0.69	top 1% in Missouri; top 6% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.77	3.22	3.50	top 6% in Missouri; top 8% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.75	0.33	0.48	top 2% in Missouri; top 13% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	65.4	56.0	45.8	bottom 26% in Missouri; bottom 9% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	37.5	47.8	42.9	top 33% in Missouri; top 42% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.86, RN 1.21, weekend 4.20.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.86 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ashfield Active Living and Wellness Communities, INC.	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	09/01/2011
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	09/01/2011
Altobella, Anthony	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/10/2022
Altobella, Anthony	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/21/2025
Bonney, Robert	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2019
Brennecke, Gary	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2015
Cook, Patricia	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022
Duling, Nancy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2020
Farmer, Carla	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2025
Goodwin, John	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Harris, Daniel	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2019
Hind, Sherry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Lin, Walter	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2022
Lin, Walter	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/21/2025
Miller, Joan	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Owens, Melanie	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/10/2017
Schendel, Rob	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/15/2023
Shogren, Bruce	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Taylor, William	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2015
Wolff, Christie	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/05/2019

All 20 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 65% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 20 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 100 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Grove at Kirkwood, the	1.0 mi	Kirkwood, MO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Bethesda Dilworth	2.4 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★★★☆☆	3/5
Quarters at Des Peres, the	2.9 mi	Des Peres, MO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Garden View Care Center at Dougherty Ferry	2.9 mi	Valley Park, MO	★★★★☆	5/5
Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center	3.7 mi	Valley Park, MO	★☆☆☆☆	3/5
Friendship Village Sunset Hills	3.8 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★★★☆☆	3/5
Fountain Care at Sunset Hills	3.8 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Fieser Nursing Center	4.3 mi	Fenton, MO	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Mary, Queen and Mother Center	5.2 mi	Shrewsbury, MO	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation	5.3 mi	Fenton, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Lutheran Convalescent Home	5.4 mi	Webster Groves, MO	★★★★★	4/5
McKnight Place Extended Care	5.4 mi	Saint Louis, MO	★★★★☆	4/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in St. Louis, MO — 69 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Aegis Health and Rehabilitation — Wildwood, MO · overall 1/5
Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation — Saint Louis, MO · overall 1/5
Arbor Hills Care & Rehab Center — Ferguson, MO · overall 1/5
Athene Nursing and Rehabilitation — Town and Country, MO · overall 1/5abuse
Atrium Place Health and Rehabilitation — Saint Louis, MO · overall 1/5
Avenir at Mark Twain — Bridgeton, MO · overall 1/5
Barnes-Jewish Extended Care — Saint Louis, MO · overall 3/5
Bentleys Extended Care — Overland, MO · overall 1/5abuse

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

All facilities in Kirkwood →

Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 265841.

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Visit checklist — Aberdeen Heights

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122 · (314) 909-6000

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 65% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 20 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 265841 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)