Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs
50 Meramec Trails Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021 · (636) 861-0600
Non profit - Church related · 32 certified beds
Lutheran Senior Services at Meramec Bluffs has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2024, found 1 citation (the Missouri average is 11.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 9, 2024 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide 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.October 9, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 29, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.25 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.52 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.13 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.1% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 32 |
| Average residents per day | 22 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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