Cottages of Lake St Louis
2885 Technology Drive · Lake Saint Louis, MO · 63367 · 6366143510
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,696 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
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 September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 13, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $17,696 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265860 · certified since January 31, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.