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Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie

Dardenne Prairie, MO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 265881) · 38 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.51★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $49,722 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (636) 865-0200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie reports 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.1%.

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie has 2 federal fines on record totaling $49,722.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sunterra Springs Dard… Sunterra Springs Dard…: 2★ 2★ MO average MO average: 2.51★ 2.51★ Sunterra Springs chain avg Sunterra Springs chain avg: 3.8★ 3.8★

About this facility

Sunterra Springs Dardenne Prairie is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Dardenne Prairie, St. Charles County, Missouri, with 38 certified beds and an average daily census of 32.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and participates in the Medicare program. It is part of the Sunterra Springs chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 76.1%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $49,722.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

Families should independently review the facility's inspection history and current standing on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse hours are 4.46 per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover is reported at 76.1%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $49,722.00 and 1 payment denial.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 38 certified beds with an average of 32.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sunterra Springs chain, which has 4 facilities averaging a 3.8 star rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on December 18, 2020.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (636) 865-0200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (636) 865-0200 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265881?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.