About Delmar Gardens Of Meramec ValleyDelmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley is located at #1 Arbor Terrace, Fenton, MO, reachable at (636) 343-0016. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 190.0 certified beds and serves an average of 159 residents per day. It is part of the Delmar Gardens network (13 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2001-01-22. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#13589 of 14703 nationally – #361 of 487 in Missouri
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley is a strong choice for families in the Fenton, MO area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightDelmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley currently provides 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 44.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 44 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 33 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours44 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 28 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,875. 121 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley ranks 13589th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 53.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MO, it ranks 361st out of 487 nursing homes. In Fenton, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,845 nationally and RN hours rank #9,785 nationally (#185 in MO).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MO State Rank
Note
2022
2.85
#12,573 / 14,703
#291 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
—
#14,162 / 14,703
#462 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2024
3.61
#7,159 / 14,703
#131 / 487
Above average
2025
3.67
#7,203 / 14,703
#138 / 487
Above average
2026
3.74
#6,845 / 14,703
#128 / 487
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MO State Rank
Note
2022
0.40
#10,806 / 14,703
#230 / 487
Below average
2023
—
#14,162 / 14,703
#462 / 487
⚠️ Bottom 5%
2024
0.39
#10,703 / 14,703
#218 / 487
Below average
2025
0.41
#10,524 / 14,703
#195 / 487
Below average
2026
0.45
#9,785 / 14,703
#185 / 487
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2001-01-22. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (636) 343-0016 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 53.2/100, placing it #13589 of 14703 facilities nationally and #361 of 487 in Missouri. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley receives a reported average of 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 44 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 33 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $4,875. 121 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 18.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley ranks 13589th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 53.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MO, it ranks 361st out of 487 nursing homes. In Fenton, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,845 nationally and RN hours rank #9,785 nationally (#185 in MO). Our composite quality score of 53.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Fenton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/missouri/fenton/
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