Athene Nursing and Rehabilitation
13995 Clayton Road · Town and Country, MO · 63017 · 6362275070
282 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vertical Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $23,741 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.92 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 9 · $150,369 |
Inspection citations (116 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
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.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $23,741 |
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $17,165 |
| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $63,591 |
| September 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265001 · certified since November 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.