12651 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127 · St. Louis County
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Typically 93% full (134 of 144 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.
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Friendship Village Sunset Hills is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Louis, MO, with 144 certified beds and an average of about 134 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.57 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $14,433 in the recent record.
None noted in the public data.
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 |
| 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
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 (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | Fine | $14,433 |
12651 Village Circle Drive, Saint Louis, MO
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Talk to an advisor about this communityFriendship Village Sunset Hills does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Louis, 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 Friendship Village Sunset Hills 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Friendship Village Sunset Hills has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-28). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 93% full (134 of 144 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Friendship Village Sunset Hills in Saint Louis, MO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 144 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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