Angela Heider
Jun 2026
The absolutely BEST Skilled Nursing Facility around!!!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 60
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 60
- Inspections
- View history (18 citations)
- Care model
- Missouri's first Green House skilled nursing facility
- Home layout
- Six separate 10-resident homes, not one large facility
- Room setup
- Private bedrooms with private bathrooms per resident
- Scheduling approach
- Residents set their own daily routines, not fixed calendars
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Cottages of Lake St Louis is a Green House–model skilled nursing community in Missouri, organized into six small 10-resident homes rather than a traditional large facility. Most reviewers describe warm, personalized care from consistent staff teams, though a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about staffing levels and neglect.
The Good
- Small 10-resident homes with consistent staff
- Private bedrooms and bathrooms for each resident
- Resident-directed daily schedules, not rigid routines
- Families praise nurses, aides, and administrators by name
- On-site rehabilitation facilities for short-term stays
The Bad
- Two reviewers report understaffing and inconsistent care
- One report of missed diets and rehab shortcuts
- One serious allegation of neglect and mistreatment
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Cottages of Lake St Louis is a senior living community in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 57 reviews.
About Cottages of Lake St Louis
Cottages of Lake St Louis is a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation community in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. The community is Missouri's first Green House model facility, designed to resemble a traditional residential neighborhood and accommodate 60 residents organized into six separate 10-resident homes.
Each home features a central dining room, family room with fireplace, den, spa, and open kitchen surrounded by ten private bedrooms with private bathrooms. Residents have access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities and amenities including expansive landscaped patios with gardens and walking paths.
The community's approach emphasizes resident autonomy and independence. Schedules are self-determined, allowing elders to control their daily routines rather than follow rigid calendars. The caregiving model prioritizes quality care, choice, and positive relationships with a consistent team.
Types of Care at Cottages of Lake St Louis
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Kitchen
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Walking Paths
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Cottages of Lake St Louis
3.9overall · 57 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (57)
Donald
May 2026
During my 4 month stay I received excellent care from all aspects of treatment. My thanks to all levels of care, especially K, Melissa, Natalie, Ava, Hanna, Neha, Shawana, and all others. Nurses Mary, Debbie, Stephanie, Amanda, Jeanette, Jennifer.
Dacia Markum
Apr 2026
This place is the worst. Your loved one will not get proper care. They will not get regular physical therapy. This place tries to stretch out care to fill what the insurance will pay for. I observed staff belittling the patients, mocking them, and telling their families lies. They are NOT fully staffed at all times.
Amy Tracy
Apr 2026
This place abused my aunt when she was there they did not give her showers after she had heart surgery. They did not follow her diet restrictions . They threw a bag of chips to her in her face. They refused to feed another patient who had a stroke and can't feed herself.
Jennifer Juengst
Mar 2026
My Grandmother was recently there for rehab and I was so pleased with the care she received. I have been in SNF/Long Term Care for over 20 years and I know a great facility when I see one. The nursing staff was so friendly and attentive. The house she was in was so clean, the room was nice and spacious. It was a huge relief knowing my Grandmother was there to get a little extra TLC post hospitalization before she went home. Thank you to the staff who made her experience a great one!
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 18 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 4, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 13, 2026
Jul 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Oct 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Dec 13, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 12, 2020
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 12, 2020
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Cottages of Lake St Louis offer?
Cottages of Lake St Louis offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Cottages of Lake St Louis located?
Cottages of Lake St Louis is located at 2885 Technology Drive in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.
What do families say about Cottages of Lake St Louis?
Cottages of Lake St Louis is a Green House–model skilled nursing community in Missouri, organized into six small 10-resident homes rather than a traditional large facility. Most reviewers describe warm, personalized care from consistent staff teams, though a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about staffing levels and neglect.
How did Cottages of Lake St Louis do on recent health and safety inspections?
Cottages of Lake St Louis had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 18 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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