Grove at Kirkwood: Resident Rights Violations - MO
Federal inspectors found no speech therapy evaluations, minutes, or services offered to residents between September 1, 2025, and January 22, 2026. The facility's therapy records showed a complete absence of speech services during this period.
"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 on January 28. The director, who started after Thanksgiving, said the facility had no speech therapist and had just hired one on a part-time basis.
The therapy disruption began when the facility's contracted therapy company left during the ownership change. "Therapy continued to happen, but it was light during the transition," the Operations Manager said. Nursing management took over therapy services after the company departed.
One resident received a speech evaluation via telehealth, but staff said most speech therapists resist remote evaluations. "Most speech therapists do not feel comfortable doing it via telehealth," the rehab director explained.
The facility also eliminated its restorative therapy program entirely. Licensed Practical Nurse Z said there had been no restorative program since the ownership change. "They wanted to change the restorative aide to Certified Nurse Aide, but he/she retired and they got rid of the other RA," the nurse said.
Staffing problems extended beyond speech therapy. The facility's full-time physical therapist recently left, creating additional gaps. A replacement was expected to start in March.
Director of Nursing C acknowledged the therapy shortfalls, saying the facility was "looking to hire one therapist." For residents needing outside therapy services, staff were expected to arrange transportation and coordinate care, but the inspection found no evidence of systematic communication or documentation of these arrangements.
Residents currently receive therapy three times per week instead of the planned five times weekly once full staffing returns.
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.
Federal inspectors found no speech therapy evaluations, minutes, or services offered to residents between September 1, 2025, and January 22, 2026.
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.