ElderGrade
F

20/100

Poor

Fountain Care At Sunset Hills

10954 Kennerly Road, Saint Louis, MO 63128

CMS 1/5 stars #62 of 69 in St. Louis County (314) 843-4242
Certified beds
166
Occupancy
51%
Ownership
For-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.

  • 6 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $119,588 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 4 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 80%

    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 0/30 Staffing 13/30 Stability 2/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 0/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

0/30

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

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 47 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

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

  • 3.7 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.13 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% 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.

  • 80% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

0/10

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

  • $119,588 in federal fines across 4 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.54 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.13 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.33 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 79.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 78 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 24, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jan 27, 2026 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 27, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 27, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 24, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2025 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CIBC BANK USA Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
ANDERSON, DENNIS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SCHUETTLER, MELISSA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BRECHER, MENDEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LICHTMAN, CHANA Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ZIMMERMAN, JACOB Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRECHER, MENDEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHESTNUT HOLDINGS GROUP LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Fountain Care At Sunset Hills

What is the ElderGrade for Fountain Care At Sunset Hills? +

Fountain Care At Sunset Hills holds an ElderGrade of F (20 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". 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 Fountain Care At Sunset Hills? +

Residents receive an average of 3.54 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Fountain Care At Sunset Hills been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 78 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Fountain Care At Sunset Hills accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Fountain Care At Sunset Hills 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.