St. Andrew's at Francis Place: Walk-to-Dine Gaps - MO
Federal inspectors visited St. Andrew's at Francis Place on August 29, 2025, following a complaint. What they found was a gap between what the facility's administrator expected and what was actually happening on the floor.
The walk-to-dine program works by having certified nursing assistants escort residents to and from the dining room rather than leaving them in their rooms for meals. The administrator told inspectors she considered it important for maintaining residents' functional ability and helping prevent falls. She said CNAs should know who was enrolled and should offer the service at every meal.
The list wasn't always there. And when it wasn't, staff were guessing.
LPN I told inspectors that a new set of Kardexes, the reference cards staff use to track resident care details, had only been distributed a few days before the inspection. A list of residents on walk-to-dine had gone out on August 25. That wasn't the first time a list had been circulated, the nurse said, but updating it had not been consistent. Sometimes the nurse knew who was enrolled. Sometimes, without a current list, he or she simply didn't know.
The inspectors classified the violation as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, with some residents affected.
The administrator's own words captured the stakes plainly enough: the program could help prevent falls. For residents whose mobility is already fragile, a missed escort to the dining room isn't a paperwork problem. It's a missed chance to keep someone on their feet.
Whether any resident fell during the period when the lists were out of date, the inspection report does not say.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for St Andrew's At Francis Place from 2025-08-29 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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ST ANDREW'S AT FRANCIS PLACE in EUREKA, MO was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 29, 2025.
Andrew's at Francis Place on August 29, 2025, following a complaint.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.