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Aberdeen Heights

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122 · St. Louis County

Discover exceptional senior living at Aberdeen Heights, a trusted CCRC in Kirkwood, MO. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and comprehensive health services.

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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 92% full (35 of 38 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Kirkwood's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Aberdeen Heights is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Kirkwood, MO, with 38 certified beds and an average of about 35 residents per day. It operates as part of the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.98 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (5.17 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • High staff turnover (66.7%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Kirkwood for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
38
Avg. residents/day
35
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
265841

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$6,330–$8,230/mo (median $7,070)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,830–$7,650/mo (median $5,390)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Louis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
5.17
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.98
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
66.7%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-05-07
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2025-05-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

2025-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-05-07Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-12-07Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2023-12-07Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2023-12-07Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Wellness programs
  • Daily activities & events

Location

505 Couch Avenue, Kirkwood, MO

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Aberdeen Heights

How much does Aberdeen Heights cost?

Aberdeen Heights does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Kirkwood, MO area typically runs $6,330–$8,230 per month (median $7,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Aberdeen Heights's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Aberdeen Heights 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Aberdeen Heights?

Staff provide about 5.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Aberdeen Heights?

Aberdeen Heights has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Aberdeen Heights have availability?

Typically 92% full (35 of 38 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Aberdeen Heights offer?

Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood, MO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 38 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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