GARDENS, THE.
GARDENS, THE is Ranked in the bottom 1% on repeat-citation rate among Missouri peers with 8 DHSS citations on record; last inspected Sep 2025.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 28 Missouri facilities with a similar number of beds.
Care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services · Section for Long-Term Care Regulation.
Rankings based on 36-month DHSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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8 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
8 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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The facility has 15 serious citations on file across all inspections — can you provide your corrective-action plan for each cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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17 complaints are on file with CDSS — were any substantiated, and what remediation did the facility take in response to substantiated findings?
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The October 24, 2024 inspection is the most recent on record — can you provide the deficiency notice from that visit and walk families through the specific corrective actions implemented?
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10 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-09-03Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2025-03-28Complaint Investigation4798 · 2 findings
“Medication Orders. (A) No medication, treatment or diet shall be administered without an order from an individual lawfully authorized to prescribe such and the order shall be followed. II/III”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
“The administrator shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy container, or for internal medication, removing an individual dose from the pharmacy container and placing it in a small cup container or liquid medium for the resident to remove from the container and self-administer. External prescription medication may be applied by facility personnel if the resident is unable to do so and the resident ' s physician so authorizes. All individuals who administer medication shall be trained in medication administration and, if not a physician or a licensed nurse, shall be a certified medication technician or level I medication aide. I/II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
2024-10-24Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2024-09-12Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2024-09-10Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
2024-07-10Complaint Investigation4776 · 1 finding
“Protective oversight shall be provided twenty-four (24) hours a day. For residents departing the premises on voluntary leave, the facility shall have, at a minimum, a procedure to inquire of the resident or resident ' s guardian of the resident ' s departure, of the resident ' s estimated length of absence from the facility, and of the resident ' s whereabouts while on voluntary leave. I/II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
2024-06-20Complaint Investigation4777 · 2 findings
“Residents shall receive proper care as defined in the individualized service plan. I/II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
“The administrator shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy container, or for internal medication, removing an individual dose from the pharmacy container and placing it in a small cup container or liquid medium for the resident to remove from the container and self-administer. External prescription medication may be applied by facility personnel if the resident is unable to do so and the resident ' s physician so authorizes. All individuals who administer medication shall be trained in medication administration and, if not a physician or a licensed nurse, shall be a certified medication technician or level I medication aide. I/II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
2024-01-31Complaint Investigation4797 · 1 finding
“The administrator shall develop and implement a safe and effective system of medication control and use, which assures that all residents ' medications are administered by personnel at least eighteen (18) years of age, in accordance with physicians ' instructions using acceptable nursing techniques. The facility shall employ a licensed nurse eight (8) hours per week for every thirty (30) residents to monitor each resident ' s condition and medication. Administration of medication shall mean delivering to a resident his or her prescription medication either in the original pharmacy container, or for internal medication, removing an individual dose from the pharmacy container and placing it in a small cup container or liquid medium for the resident to remove from the container and self-administer. External prescription medication may be applied by facility personnel if the resident is unable to do so and the resident ' s physician so authorizes. All individuals who administer medication shall be trained in medication administration and, if not a physician or a licensed nurse, shall be a certified medication technician or level I medication aide. I/II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
2023-11-14Complaint InvestigationNo findings
2023-08-24Complaint Investigation8030 · 2 findings
“Each resident shall be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of his or her dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and care of his or her personal needs. All persons, other than the attending physician, the facility personnel necessary for any treatment or personal care, or the department or Department of Mental Health staff, as appropriate, shall be excluded from observing the resident during any time of examination, treatment, or care unless consent has been given by the resident. II/III”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
“The facility may admit or retain an individual for residency in an assisted living facility only if the individual does not require hospitalization or skilled nursing placement as defined in this rule, and only if the facility: (F) Completes a community based assessment conducted by an appropriately trained and qualified individual as defined in section (4) of this rule: 1. Time frame requirements for assessment shall be: C. Whenever a significant change has occurred in the resident ' s condition, which may require a change in services. II”
This is the rule that was cited, not the inspector’s specific finding. The detailed Statement of Deficiencies is in the official report below.
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