Nursing HomeMedicaid

St Louis Altenheim

A middle-range Medicare rating. Review each component and visit in person before deciding.

5408 South Broadway, Carondelet · Saint Louis, MO 63111|48 beds|Licensed & active

3/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.0/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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1 Medicare penalty on record
Above-median findings in the latest survey (11 vs median 10)
Staff turnover reported at 74%

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

St Louis Altenheim has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include historic, boutique-style building. Some reviewers note concerns about presence of pests/roaches (mentioned by 2 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.

Google Reviews

24 public Google reviews available

St. Louis Altenheim is a historic facility praised by many for its unique, boutique atmosphere and kind, attentive staff. However, recent reviews highlight significant concerns regarding high costs, outdated amenities, and reports of pest issues, suggesting a polarized experience for residents and their families.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Historic, boutique-style building
Kind and attentive nursing staff
Scenic river views
Responsive administrative team

Concerns

Presence of pests/roaches (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
High cost of care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Outdated facility amenities (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 24 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the historic nature of the building, what specific steps are currently being taken to ensure the facility remains clean and pest-free?
2With the facility being on the smaller side, how do you ensure that the activity calendar remains engaging and varied for residents throughout the week?
3Could you walk us through the medical protocols in place for residents, especially considering the current staffing levels and the facility's approach to 24/7 care?
4We love the scenic river views here; how do you incorporate that unique setting into the residents' daily routines or outdoor time?
5How does the facility balance the costs of care with the need to modernize amenities to ensure residents have a comfortable, up-to-date living environment?
6With 11 recent state violations noted, what specific improvements or changes in policy have been implemented to address these concerns and improve the quality of care?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The nursing staff is friendly, competent, caring, and responsive to his needs. The administration is easy to talk to and open to how best to meet his needs.”

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

“The food and support services are great and, when medical issues occur (and at 93 years old they will), the Altenheim staff are well trained and observant, handling what they can in-house and when necessary managing her hospital admission.”

Long-term resident's family · 2014★★★★★

“This is such a horrible facility. They charge outrageous prices that are so unobtainable where only people with excessive wealth can afford to live here.”

Family member · 2024★☆☆☆☆

Source: 24 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.44hrs

58%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.57hrs

87%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

74%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Latest standard survey · Medicare public data

11findings in latest survey

1penalty

Latest survey: 11 · near MO avg (12.0)

St Louis Altenheim has concerning patterns, with families filing 13 complaint-triggered deficiencies including recent issues with neglect protection and accident prevention. The facility struggles most with safety hazards and accident prevention, medication management, and fire safety compliance. While individual violations show correction dates, safety and medication problems persist across multiple surveys from 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent standards of care.

Detailed survey citations are not available in this profile. The count above reflects the latest published survey field when available.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

St Louis Altenheim

Organization Type

for profit

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(314) 353-7225

altenheimstlouis.org

5408 South Broadway

Saint Louis, MO 63111

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Official Website

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