ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Friendship Village Sunset Hills

12651 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127

CMS 3/5 stars #22 of 69 in St. Louis County (314) 270-7777
Certified beds
144
Occupancy
91%
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.

  • 2 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.

  • $14,433 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

15.6/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 5.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 48% 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

8/10

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

  • $14,433 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 4.60 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.43 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 48.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 28, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jan 28, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 28, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 28, 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 Jan 28, 2025 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 28, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 28, 2025 F0684

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 28, 2025 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 28, 2025 F0808

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BOLSTAD, CINDY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KLINGER, JEFFREY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
UTLEY, KEITH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WALSH, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ZIMMERMANN, JOAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
UTLEY, KEITH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WALSH, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WRIGHT, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BROSCH, SIRISHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LIVERAR, BOBBIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FV SERVICES, INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BROSCH, SIRISHA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Friendship Village Sunset Hills

What is the ElderGrade for Friendship Village Sunset Hills? +

Friendship Village Sunset Hills holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Friendship Village Sunset Hills? +

Residents receive an average of 4.60 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Friendship Village Sunset Hills been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 24 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 Friendship Village Sunset Hills accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Friendship Village 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.