ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Aberdeen Heights

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122

CMS 5/5 stars #8 of 69 in St. Louis County (314) 909-6000
Certified beds
38
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 65%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.52 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.21 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 65% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.86 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.21 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 65.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 7, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Aug 15, 2025 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 7, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 7, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 7, 2023 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 7, 2023 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRESBYTERIAN MANORS OF MID-AMERICA, which operates 14 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BONNEY, ROBERT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BRENNECKE, GARY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
COOK, PATRICIA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DULING, NANCY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FARMER, CARLA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GOODWIN, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HARRIS, DANIEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SCHENDEL, ROB Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HIND, SHERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MILLER, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
OWENS, MELANIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHOGREN, BRUCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Aberdeen Heights

What is the ElderGrade for Aberdeen Heights? +

Aberdeen Heights holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aberdeen Heights? +

Residents receive an average of 4.86 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aberdeen Heights been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Aberdeen Heights accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Aberdeen Heights is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.