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B
Good

GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE

711 SOUTH KIRKWOOD ROAD · KIRKWOOD, MO 63122

3149650864 · Non profit - Corporation

117 beds91.6 residents366 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
B
Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 6.0069 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has RN staffing of 0.5993 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 2.11 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 7.82% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (21.84% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (2)

⚠️RN staffing (0.5993 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.
⚠️21.84% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 7.82% drop-off
Total Nurse HPRD
6.0069hrs/resident/day▲ 2.11
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.5993hrs/resident/day▼ 0.08
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
7.82%
6.1427 weekday → 5.6622 weekend
Agency Staff
21.84%
7.56% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.5718hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.9662hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.601std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. St. Louis County Average+2.19 HPRD
3.82
06.01 HPRD
vs. Missouri State Average+2.53 HPRD
3.48
06.01 HPRD
vs. National Average+2.11 HPRD
3.90
06.01 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE ★
KIRKWOOD · This facility
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B
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F
3.39210.1375★☆☆☆☆
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SAINT LOUIS
3.4 mi
B
4.32160.5909★★★★☆
MARY, QUEEN AND MOTHER CENTER
SHREWSBURY
4.2 mi
C
4.54510.5072★★☆☆☆
BIG BEND WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER
VALLEY PARK
4.6 mi
D
2.96520.3448★☆☆☆☆
BARNES-JEWISH EXTENDED CARE
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6.1 mi
A
5.86340.9952★★★★☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

7
Inspections
24
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Nov 26, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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Jul 29, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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Feb 20, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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May 7, 2024Health
6 deficiencies cited
▼
Aug 28, 2023Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Nov 17, 2022Health
7 deficiencies cited
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Apr 5, 2019Health
7 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.