1500 Calvary Church Road, Festus, MO 63028 · Jefferson County
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Typically 93% full (122 of 131 beds occupied on an average day).
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Crystal Oaks is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Festus, MO, with 131 certified beds and an average of about 122 residents per day. It operates as part of the Shafiq Malik network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.12 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $165,187 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $6,330–$8,230/mo (median $7,070) | 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
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | Fine | $165,187 |
1500 Calvary Church Road, Festus, MO
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCrystal Oaks does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Festus, 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.
Medicare (CMS) rates Crystal Oaks 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.12 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Crystal Oaks has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 93% full (122 of 131 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Crystal Oaks in Festus, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 131 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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