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Meramec Bluffs

1 Meramec Bluffs Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Pricing Details

In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Nov. 7, 2023. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Assisted Living Pricing

Monthly service fee starts at $6,415 for a studio apartment and goes up to $9,793 for a two-bedroom apartment. A special offer includes a $500 credit for up to 12 months if moved in by December 31st.

Independent Living Pricing

Independent living is entrance fee-based with monthly service fees. There are refundable entrance fee options:

  • Option A: 95% refundable
  • Option B: 50% refundable (lower monthly service fee)

Entrance fees for apartments range from $210,000 to $650,000. Patio homes range from $451,000 to $616,000.

Wait List

There is a wait list for independent living, particularly for two and three-bedroom apartments. The wait list requires a fully refundable $1,000 deposit.

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed subject to the executive director's discretion, with a $1,000 pet deposit and current vaccination records.

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,225
  • Average State Price: $5,001
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Exclusive Interview Insights

    Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Nov. 7, 2023. Here's what we learned:

    Welcome to Merrimack Bluffs

    Merrimack Bluffs is a senior living community that offers a range of living options, including assisted living and independent living, with a focus on providing a comfortable and supportive environment for its residents.

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living at Merrimack Bluffs provides residents with a supportive environment where they can receive the care they need. The community offers studio and two-bedroom apartments, each designed to cater to the residents' needs. Special promotions may be available for new residents.

    Independent Living

    Independent living at Merrimack Bluffs is based on an entrance fee model, with refundable options available. Residents can choose between apartments and patio homes, which are similar to villas. The community offers a variety of floor plans to suit different preferences and needs.

    Waitlist Information

    Merrimack Bluffs maintains a waitlist for independent living, particularly for larger apartments. The waitlist is fully refundable and requires a deposit that is applied towards the entrance fee upon moving in or refunded if the decision is made not to move to the community.

    Pet Policy

    Pets are welcome at Merrimack Bluffs, subject to the executive director's discretion regarding size, weight, and number of pets. Current vaccination records are required, and a pet deposit is applicable.

    Move-In Assistance

    To help new residents transition into the community, Merrimack Bluffs provides move-in resource specialists who offer assistance with the moving process, including resources for movers, estate sale vendors, and donations.

    Transportation Services

    The community offers transportation services, including buses and vans, for grocery shopping trips, medical visits, and other needs. While some transportation services are included, there may be additional charges for personalized transportation services.

    Dining Experience

    Merrimack Bluffs offers a variety of dining options to accommodate residents' preferences and dietary needs. The dining room provides a restaurant-style experience, while the grill offers a more casual, cafeteria-style setting. The market serves as a deli with a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, and grocery items. Meal plans are included for residents.

    Staff and Safety

    The community employs a dedicated staff, including nurses, to ensure residents' well-being. While the exact number of nurses is not specified, the community has 24-hour staffing. Safety features include pendants and emergency pull cords in bathrooms, and the presence of security guards enhances the security of the residents.

    Handling Complaints

    Complaints are addressed on a case-by-case basis, with residents encouraged to speak with the supervisor or manager of the relevant department to resolve any issues.

    Communication with Families

    Communication with residents' families is an important aspect of care at Merrimack Bluffs. The independent living administrator or social workers, depending on the living arrangement, will reach out to families to discuss any concerns or needs related to the residents.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Meramec Bluffs
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 62 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 4 communities in Ballwin
  • Ranking in State: 411 out of 891 communities in MO
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    7.3
    Lutheran Senior Services
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 406 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Missouri

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for Meramec Bluffs senior living community present a mixed picture, with many residents and their families expressing high satisfaction, while a few share critical feedback.

    • Several reviews praise the community for its friendly staff and residents, a wide range of activities including water volleyball, Mahjong, shuffleboard, card games, and outdoor trips. The variety of food and the effort of the chef to please everyone are also highlighted positively.
    • Some families have shared heartfelt stories about the compassionate and professional service they received during health crises, appreciating the community's caring atmosphere, quality resources, and the love and care that surrounds the residents every day.
    • Many residents appreciate the strong sense of community, the maintenance-free living, the quality of food, the convenience of an on-site market and clinic, and the staff's dedication to going the extra mile, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • However, there are critical reviews as well, mentioning a lack of compassion for the elderly, issues with hygiene care, personal belongings going missing, and minimal care from nurses. One review specifically criticizes the rehabilitation services for short-term residents, alleging inadequate care and attention.
    • Despite the criticisms, many reviews express gratitude for the beautiful grounds, the safety and care during the pandemic, and the overall fulfilling living experience at Meramec Bluffs. Residents feel blessed to be part of a community that allows them to age gracefully and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
    • One review from a family member highlights the positive experience their mother had in the Reach rehab, praising the staff across various departments for making their loved one feel important and well-cared-for.
    • A few reviews express dissatisfaction with certain aspects of care, including overlooked medical orders, issues with wound care, and lost personal items, suggesting room for improvement in these areas.

    Overall, while most reviews reflect a positive and enriching experience at Meramec Bluffs, highlighting the community's efforts to provide a caring and engaging environment for its residents, there are notable concerns that suggest areas for improvement, particularly in personalized care and attention to detail.


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    Health

    24-hour care with on-site therapy and licensed nursing care

    Medication administration

    Medical director oversight

    Long term care

    Rehabilitation

    Skilled nursing


    Services

    Move-in resources to assist you with the moving process

    Full-service building, grounds, and appliance maintenance

    Exceptional and attentive housekeeping service

    Consistent, dedicated, and familiar staff

    Housekeeping and laundry services

    Faith-inspired community with on-site chaplain and religious services


    Activities

    Diverse schedule of engaging social, cultural, and educational opportunities

    Engaged daily schedules to enhance social, spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being

    Full calendar of diverse and intriguing social, cultural, and educational events and programs

    Recreational, educational, and spiritual programs


    Community Amenities

    Main Street featuring movie theater, market, on-site banking, library, veterans room, game room, computer room, and health clinic

    Fitness center and indoor swimming pool

    Beauty salon/barbershop

    Indoor pool and whirlpool

    Art and activity rooms

    Workshop


    Room Amenities

    Variety of floor plans from which to choose

    Private rooms, companion suites, and companion rooms

    Comfortable surroundings with controlled-access entrances

    Warm, comfortable surroundings


    Dining

    Three meals prepared daily and snacks

    Restaurant-style dining


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 2007
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 32
    Total current residents: 23
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-07 2023-01-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-12-07 2022-12-14 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-12-07 2022-12-10 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-12-07 2022-12-14 F Services Deficiencies Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
    2022-12-07 2023-01-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-06-21 2019-08-04 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-06-05 2018-07-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Valley Park which is 1.9 miles away and has a population of 6,974 (very small town).
    • The average income is $97,602, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 59.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 149 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 195 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.57 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.91 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.1 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.62 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Schnucks
    2.0 miles away
    Shop 'n Save
    2.1 miles away
    ALDI
    2.7 miles away
    Dierbergs
    3.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    3.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Kirkwood
    6.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Highway 141 @ I-44
    2.0 miles away
    Manchester @ Braeshire EB
    3.4 miles away
    Manchester @ Braeshire WB
    3.4 miles away
    Big Bend @ Old Big Bend WB
    5.0 miles away
    East and Northbound MetroBus
    8.7 miles away

    Banks

    Meremec Valley Bank
    1.9 miles away
    PNC Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Commerce Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Regions Bank
    2.1 miles away
    First Bank
    2.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    SSM St. Clare Health Center
    3.1 miles away
    Des Peres Hospital
    4.5 miles away
    St. Luke's Hospital
    6.9 miles away
    Missouri Baptist Medical Center
    7.1 miles away
    Saint Johns Mercy Medical Center
    7.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away
    Schnucks Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    4.2 miles away
    Dierbergs Pharmacy
    6.2 miles away
    St Luke's Convenient Care
    6.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Valley Park Dental Care
    2.0 miles away
    St. Louis Orthodontic Group
    3.1 miles away
    Postol Dental
    3.2 miles away
    Deco Dental
    3.3 miles away
    West County Pediatric Dentist
    4.4 miles away

    Parks

    Castlewood State Park
    0.2 miles away
    Pettys Hill
    0.9 miles away
    Ohlendorf West Park
    1.1 miles away
    Lone Elk County Park
    1.1 miles away
    Forest 44 Conservation Area
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    West County Center
    5.6 miles away
    Dierbergs Markets
    6.2 miles away
    Chesterfield Mall
    7.1 miles away
    Plaza Frontenac
    8.4 miles away
    South County Center
    11.0 miles away

    Culture

    Corey J. Donnelly Memorial Amphitheater
    2.6 miles away
    Dr. Howard F. Loomis Jr. Amphitheatre
    5.6 miles away
    Amphitheater
    6.2 miles away
    Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Hall
    6.6 miles away
    Chesterfield Amphithetre Seating
    7.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Young's Restaurant and Ice Creamery
    1.8 miles away
    Sugerfire Smokehouse
    1.9 miles away
    Bob Evans
    1.9 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    1.9 miles away
    El Nopal
    2.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of MO. It is a large-sized community with 100 total beds.

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