Map showing the location of MONARCH SPRINGS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION in UNIVERSITY CITY, Missouri
894 LELAND AVENUE, UNIVERSITY CITY, MO, 63130

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • MissouriLowest tier among peers479 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • St. Louis CountyLowest tier among peers69 rated homes · average 2.3★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs MO avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs MO avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+1.3 vs MO avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersMO avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersMO avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above 71% of peersMO avg2.7★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.60hrsAbove 66% of peersMO avg3.47Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.46hrsAbove 61% of peersMO avg0.46Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is betterNo dataMO avg57%RN turnover
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$78,627Above only 16% of peersMO avg$37,310Fines · denials1 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
34citations
8inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
2immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 31, 2025most recent

Citations by monthAug 2019 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 31, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2026
Jan 31, 20251 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Jul 12, 202411 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  3. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  4. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  5. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  6. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  8. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
  9. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  10. F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Aug 9, 2024
  11. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2024
May 2, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
  2. F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
  3. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024
Jul 13, 20231 citationCycle 3worst K · immediate jeopardy
  1. Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected Aug 15, 2023
Jun 5, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$78,627, payment denial
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Jul 7, 2023
Dec 9, 202210 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  2. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  3. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2023
  4. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  5. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  7. F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jan 23, 2023
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  9. F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Infection ControlC · widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2023
  10. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2023
Aug 19, 20195 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 3, 2019
  2. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 3, 2019
  3. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2019
  4. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Oct 3, 2019
  5. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.60hrsAbove 66% of peers+0.13 vs MO avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.46hrsAbove 61% of peers±0.00 vs MO avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.40hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.74hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.46hrs
  • Missouri average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is betterMO avg 57%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses onlyNot ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year
  • Occupancy119 certified beds · ~40 residents a day33%Above only 1% of peersMO avg 72%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $78,627In fines
  • 1Fine
  • 1Payment denial
  • $37,310MO avg in fines
Above only 16% of peersFewer fines than 16% of rated homes in Missouri

Actions on record

  1. Jun 5, 2023Civil money penalty$78,627
  2. Jun 5, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jul 11, 2023

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Opco Skilled Management51 facilities in the chain2.4★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Forvis Mazars LLP
  • Opco Ca Skilled Mgmt INC.
  • Pease Bell Cpas LLC
  • Kevin Campbell
  • Shawn Gao
  • David Garetz
  • Solomon Gurwitz
  • Esther Kaplan
  • +2 more
5% Or Greater Security Interest
  • Arches Healthcare LLC
  • Bankwell Bank

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 265831 · 894 LELAND AVENUE, UNIVERSITY CITY, MO, 63130.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Missouri and St. Louis County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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