Fountain Care At Sunset Hills
Saint Louis, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265331) · 166 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $105,665 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (314) 843-4242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 79.8%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills has 3 federal fines on record totaling $105,665.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri, located in St. Louis County. The facility has been certified since August 22, 1988, and is licensed for 166 certified beds, with an average of 85.0 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fountain Care At Sunset Hills holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.54, including 0.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 79.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $105,665.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and penalty record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile reflects data as published on CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fountain Care At Sunset Hills has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.54 hours per resident per day, with 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 79.8%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $105,665.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 166 beds and has an average of 85.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 22, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3148434242 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 3148434242 to schedule a tour and ask about care practices.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265331?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.