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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Aberdeen Heights

Aberdeen Heights is a non profit - corporation facility in Kirkwood, MO with 38 certified beds and a 5-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 9 deficiency records.

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Phone: 3149096000

Overall CMS Rating

5/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Aberdeen Heights holds a 5-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
5.34
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
9
Inspection findings on file
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
265841
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
38
Residents
34
In Hospital
No
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.05 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.90
CNA Hours
3.39
Total Nursing Hours
5.34 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.15
Nursing Turnover
64.5%
RN Turnover
60.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Aberdeen Heights

Aberdeen Heights operates 38 certified beds in Kirkwood, MO with approximately 34 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 5.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.05 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Aberdeen Heights falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 64.5%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (9 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 7, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 7, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 7, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 10, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 7, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 10, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 7, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 7, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 15, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2021 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 95.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 90.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 42.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.7% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Aberdeen Heights?
Aberdeen Heights has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Aberdeen Heights?
Aberdeen Heights reports 5.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.05 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 64.5%.
How many beds does Aberdeen Heights have?
Aberdeen Heights has 38 certified beds with approximately 34 residents. The facility is located at 505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122.
Does Aberdeen Heights have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Aberdeen Heights has 9 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Aberdeen Heights received any fines or penalties?
No, Aberdeen Heights has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Aberdeen Heights?
Aberdeen Heights is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Aberdeen Heights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Aberdeen Heights was on May 7, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Aberdeen Heights?
Aberdeen Heights is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.