GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY
13612 BIG BEND ROAD, Valley Park, MO 63088
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How GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY Compares
GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Valley Park, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the Missouri average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Valley Park, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.9% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Missouri average of 4.5% (57% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY with other nursing homes in Valley Park.
How is GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.9% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 4.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 66 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER AT DOUGHERTY FERRY's rating advantage in Valley Park?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Valley Park
Valley Park sits in St. Louis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 179,993 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $68,661
- Median home value
- $206,700
Demographics for St. Louis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Valley Park.
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