Meramec Nursing
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (67%)
- High RN turnover (80%)
Below average in MO · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · $46,449 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility has a history of providing effective short-term rehabilitation, recent reports suggest a concerning decline in management quality and basic care standards. If you are considering this facility, we strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit and specifically ask about their current staffing ratios and hygiene documentation protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
43 reviews on Google“Meramec Nursing Center receives polarized feedback, with many short-term rehab patients praising the attentive nursing and therapy staff, while long-term observers and family members report serious concerns regarding management, professionalism, and quality of care. While some families describe a compassionate environment, recent reviews highlight significant allegations of neglect, unprofessional administrative behavior, and high staff turnover.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective short-term rehabilitation therapy
- Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
- Supportive transition process for new arrivals
- Generally well-regarded dietary services
Concerns
- Unprofessional or dismissive administrative management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Allegations of neglect or poor hygiene standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Concerns regarding staff qualifications and hiring practices (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 49 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the CMS staffing rating is currently low; could you walk me through your current staffing plan and how you ensure consistent, high-quality care for all 60 residents?
- 2With 10 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to improve facility oversight and address these compliance concerns?
- 3I see that you are active in responding to family feedback online; how do you incorporate that direct input from families into your daily management and care improvements?
- 4Some families have expressed concerns regarding hygiene standards; could you show me your current cleaning protocols and how you monitor the cleanliness of resident living areas?
- 5Given the importance of medication management, what specific safeguards and oversight processes are in place to ensure accuracy and safety for residents?
- 6Since your short-term rehab is well-regarded, how do you ensure that same level of attentive care is integrated into the daily life and activities for long-term residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“There is not one member of this Nursing Facility who is unkind, disrespectful or impatient. They all took such good care of me and I truly appreciate everything they did for me!”
“The staff at Meramec Nursing Center has gone above and beyond to make us feel confident and at peace knowing Mom is receiving the best of care. We appreciate the excellent communication.”
“They have underage and unlicensed staff working there. They're very neglectful of resident care in many aspects, specifically the last 4 months. Resident will go weeks without showers and they will blame it on t”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints about this facility, prompting 5 investigations that found issues with infection control, accident prevention, and staff training. The facility has persistent problems across all surveys with fire safety systems, care planning, and infection control that keep recurring despite corrections. While all 47 deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of core safety and care issues suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully evaluate.
Sep 8, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Nov 22, 2024Routine15
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Aug 19, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 11, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 29, 2023Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Nov 3, 2023Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 22, 2024
$40,014
Payment Denial
Nov 22, 2024
9-day denial
Fine
Aug 19, 2024
$6,435
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Meramec Nursing
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Community Care Centers
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 7 of 8
Ownership & Management
Owners
Weiner, Craig
Owner
Weiner, Gina
Owner
Key personnel
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