Grove at Kirkwood: Infection Control Failures - MO
The facility's therapy company contract ended when new ownership took over. Speech therapy disappeared entirely, with no evaluations or services provided to residents from September 2025 through January 2026, according to federal inspection records.
"If the resident had orders for all three therapies, PT/OT/ST, they were only getting PT and OT," the Director of Rehab told inspectors in late January. The director started after Thanksgiving and found no speech therapist on staff. The facility recently hired a part-time speech therapist, but most residents requiring speech services received nothing.
One resident received a speech evaluation via telehealth, but the director noted most speech therapists "do not feel comfortable doing it via telehealth."
The facility also eliminated its restorative therapy program completely. Licensed Practical Nurse Z told inspectors there had been no restorative program since the ownership change. Management wanted to convert the restorative aide position to a regular nursing aide role, but that employee retired. They eliminated the other restorative aide position entirely.
Physical therapy faced similar disruptions. The full-time physical therapist recently left, creating what the rehab director called "a bind." A replacement won't start until March. Currently, residents receive therapy three times per week instead of the standard five times weekly due to staffing shortages.
The dietary manager confirmed speech therapy "was supposed to be telehealth" with a new person starting, but residents continued going without services.
Director of Nursing C acknowledged the facility was "looking to hire one therapist" and expected staff to arrange outside therapy transportation and documentation when internal services weren't available. However, no such arrangements appeared to be functioning during the inspection period.
The ownership transition left dozens of residents without complete rehabilitation services their doctors had ordered.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
GROVE AT KIRKWOOD, THE in KIRKWOOD, MO was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 29, 2026.
The facility's therapy company contract ended when new ownership took over.
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.