Grove At Kirkwood, The
Kirkwood, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265833) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $172,400 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (314) 965-0864 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Grove At Kirkwood an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
The Grove At Kirkwood reports 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this data.
The Grove At Kirkwood has 1 federal fine on record totaling $172,400.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is under increased inspection due to a history of poor performance.
About this facility
The Grove At Kirkwood is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, with 117 certified beds and an average of 101.0 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since February 2010. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS Care Compare gives The Grove At Kirkwood an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the staffing rating is 1 star, and the quality measure rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $172,400.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, which flags facilities with a history of persistent poor performance in health and safety inspections; these facilities are subject to more frequent inspections. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare.
The Grove At Kirkwood is part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.4 stars.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Grove At Kirkwood has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $172,400.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS has designated the facility as an SFF Candidate, a Special Focus program status for facilities with a history of persistent poor inspection performance.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 117 certified beds and an average of 101.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Blue Sky Basin, LLC chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3149650864 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3149650864 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265833?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.