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Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation

723 1st CAPITOL DRIVE, SAINT CHARLES, MO, 63301

(636) 946-4140

103 licensed beds

CMS rates Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 53 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $7,342 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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723 1st Capitol Drive

Saint Charles, MO 63301

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Bed capacity

103

State license

053690

CMS facility ID

265783

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation

Street address

723 1st CAPITOL DRIVE

City / state / ZIP

Saint Charles, MO 63301

Phone

(636) 946-4140

Website

laurelmeadows.com

State license #

053690

About this facility — Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation

Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Charles, Missouri. It is licensed for 103 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 15 senior care facilities in Saint Charles and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Laurel Meadows Wellness & Rehabilitation 53 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $7,342 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Laurel Meadows Assisted Living Llc

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Administrator

April Feris

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2004-06-01

License expires

2027-11-30

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$7,342 total

Last standard inspection

2024-06-06

Nurse staffing

4.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$356 per day (≈ $10,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

43% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 51% private/other

Occupancy

79% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

39% above the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

103

Licensed as

ALF**

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0557

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-05-30

2024-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-13

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)

2024-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0921

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-07-30

2024-06-06Health inspection9 citations

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-07-21

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-07-21

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-07-21

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-07-17

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-17

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-23

F-0883

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-07-21

F-0908

D · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-06-07

F-0909

E · No harm found

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2024-07-21

2023-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-12-14

2022-10-28Health inspection8 citations

F-0580

J · Immediate jeopardy

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2022-10-29

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2022-11-28

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-11-28

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-10-29

F-0726

D · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-11-28

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2022-11-28

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-28

F-0887

D · No harm found

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2022-11-28

2019-09-20Health inspection2 citations

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2019-11-01

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-11-01

2024-06-06Fire-safety inspection13 citations

E-0007

F · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2024-06-25

E-0020

E · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2024-06-25

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-06-25

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-25

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-07-05

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-17

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-07-17

2022-10-28Fire-safety inspection13 citations

K-0131

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0222

E · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0362

E · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-01-27

K-0932

F · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-01-27

2019-09-20Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2019-11-01

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-11-01

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-11-01

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2019-11-01

Federal penalties

2023-11-13Fine$2,797

2023-11-06Fine$2,447

2023-10-30Fine$2,098

Total fines$7,342

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265783.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Missouri.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 53% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 50

Federal fines, 3 years

$7,342

More than 60% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.6

Higher than 93% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.4

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 13 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	9.6%	17.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	1.5%	5.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.0%	0.9%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.9%	2.2%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	10.9%	20.0%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.8%	4.0%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.8%	84.0%	93.7%	Better than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	7.0%	15.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.7%	25.6%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.5%	90.8%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	1.7%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.5%	17.1%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	16.1%	23.5%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.9%	65.7%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	2.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	65.9%	61.4%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	33.2%	25.7%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.3%	13.4%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

K-0311 3 inspections. Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-0363 2 inspections. Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K-0372 2 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Missouri

Licensing: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation
File a complaint: 800-392-0210 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-309-3282. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-392-0210. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Ssm St Joseph Health Center, about 0.4 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Barnes-jewish St Peters Hospital, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Lewis & Clark Gardens, Saint Charles, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Windsor Estates of St Charles, Saint Charles, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Aspen Point Health and Rehabilitation, Saint Charles, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Nhc Healthcare, St Charles, Saint Charles, about 2.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - Anna House, Bridgeton, about 3.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

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