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Friendship Village Sunset Hills

12651 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127

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Friendship Village Sunset Hills is a nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(314) 270-7777
Last standard health inspection
January 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
144
Residents per day, on average
132.7
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Friendship Village of South County
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (24 vs 36).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. 9 citations

    Health inspection on January 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2019.

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  7. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.

    • Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    70 of 486 Missouri homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.

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  10. Fine

    April 15, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $14,433 on April 15, 2024.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    89 of 486 Missouri homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

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  12. 7 citations

    Health inspection on September 28, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2023.

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  13. 6 citations

    Health inspection on August 28, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

    • Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

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  14. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 28, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2019.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Friendship Village Sunset Hills last inspected?

CMS lists January 28, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Friendship Village Sunset Hills have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since August 28, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Friendship Village Sunset Hills been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,433 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Friendship Village Sunset Hills?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Friendship Village Sunset Hills a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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