Cottages of Lake St Louis
2885 Technology Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 · (636) 614-3510
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Cottages of Lake St Louis has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,696 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 24, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 24, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 24, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 24, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 4, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 24, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 12, 2023 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 12, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,696October 12, 2023
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 | 6.03 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.40 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.92 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.5% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 55.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Abbey Senior Health O Fallon · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Delmar Gardens of O'Fallon O Fallon · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, St Charles Saint Charles · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Senior Services at Breeze Park Saint Charles · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- McClay Senior Care Saint Peters · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cottages of Lake St Louis on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.