Fountainbleau Nursing Center
1349 Highway 61 · Festus, MO · 63028 · 6369373500
116 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Shafiq Malik
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.57 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
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 March 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 28, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
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 November 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected November 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 14, 2023 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265654 · certified since December 16, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.