Athene Nursing and Rehabilitation
13995 Clayton Road Town and Country, MO 63017
Owned by: Vertical Health Services, LLC
Recently cited for Abuse by Medicare!
“My daughter Amy Perry died…she suffered from malnutrition, dehydration & bed sores.”
– Melanie Whitley –
“No one came in to prepare her for dialysis yesterday (Friday) and she missed it…No one came in Friday to give her blood pressure or heart meds either.”
Ronda Dale
“This place is a DISGUSTING joke and it should be shut down immediately”
Stonii Ronii
“…quite literally a hell hole…walking into it is like walking into a dungeon“
Shon Lamp
About Athene Nursing and Rehabilitation
Athene Nursing & Rehabilitation wears its one-star shame like a scarlet letter—condemned by every major review site, echoed by Medicare, and notorious as one of the worst facilities in the nation. Federal watchdogs have already levied $258,000 in fines and uncovered 40 health-code violations, yet the halls still ring with unanswered call bells and the silent suffering of elders left unfed, unmedicated, and unseen. Families report loved ones tied to chairs, struck, and abandoned until their final breaths, while multiple wrongful-death lawsuits and an active Medicare abuse investigation close in on the management that profits from this misery.
These horrors are not isolated errors but a deliberate pattern of neglect that trades human dignity for revenue. Every overlooked wound, every vanished medication, every pleading voice ignored adds another tragedy to Athene’s growing ledger of loss. If this facility has harmed someone you cherish, your testimony can expose the truth, fuel legal action, and help shut these doors before another life is stolen. Speak out—because silence is the accomplice of abuse.
Recent Health Inspection Violations
April 16, 2025: Dangerous Medication Errors Put Elderly Lives at Risk at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Staff gave residents dangerously incorrect doses of Depakote for days, letting people suffer confused, fragile, and exposed to deadly risk. Medication orders from the hospital were carelessly entered wrong, showing a complete breakdown in basic safety for the most vulnerable.
April 16, 2025: Medications Crushed in Defiance of Safety Warnings at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Staff crushed “do not crush” Depakote tablets for multiple residents, blatantly ignoring manufacturer warnings and risking severe side effects, loss of seizure control, and deadly consequences. Sick elderly people were given altered medicine that could wreck their health—no one acted to protect them.
April 16, 2025: Resident Hospitalized After Staff’s Severe Medication Mistake at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Due to improper handling and incorrect dosing of Depakote, a resident had to be rushed to the hospital with dangerously low medication levels. The very people supposed to keep residents safe instead sent them straight into a medical crisis through neglect.
April 16, 2025: Crushing Life-Saving Pills Caused Severe Seizure Risk at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Depakote tablets designed to protect elderly from seizures were purposely crushed, making the drugs less effective or even dangerous. This extreme negligence let illnesses spiral out of control, ignoring warnings and putting frail lives in permanent danger.
April 16, 2025: Total Confusion About Medication Orders by Staff at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Multiple nurses and pharmacy staff admitted they did not understand hospital discharge instructions, did not check medication dosages, and failed to make sure residents got the right pills in the right forms. Orders were lost in translation, letting confusion and chaos reign in medicine management.
April 16, 2025: Pharmacy and Staff Failed to Protect Residents from Deadly Drug Mistakes at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Pharmacists and nurses ignored clear instructions and warnings, crushed and dispensed drugs improperly, and never flagged unsafe medication practices. The system totally failed, leaving no one protecting elderly from the ruinous errors of untrained staff.
April 16, 2025: Elderly Given Potent Psychiatric Drugs in Harmful Ways at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Mind-altering psychiatric medications were changed, crushed, or given in ways known to be dangerous, triggering confusion, aggression, and medical emergencies. Instead of care, residents received reckless drugging with no respect for safety or dignity.
April 16, 2025: Blatant Disregard for Drug Manufacturer’s Warnings at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Despite clear “Do Not Crush” warnings on the medication, staff crushed life-saving drugs anyway—boldly ignoring protocols that protect against poisoning, overdose, or outright drug failure. This reckless behavior risked lives daily.
April 16, 2025: Confused Staff Make Dosing Decisions Without Proper Training at Nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
Several staff members made major decisions about crushing, mixing, and administering medications based only on their hunches, not on any real expertise. This utter lack of training meant the wrong drugs in the wrong forms were routinely given to residents who depended on them to survive.
January 14, 2025: Shocking Negligence in Resident Care
Residents faced extreme neglect as the facility failed to provide necessary assistance, jeopardizing their dignity and safety. The situation illustrates a complete disregard for the basic rights of those most vulnerable.
January 14, 2025: Unsafe Medication Administration Practices
The nursing home allowed dangerous medication errors, putting residents at serious risk of adverse effects and untreated medical conditions. This failure highlights systemic issues within the facility regarding medication safety and oversight.
January 14, 2025: Inadequate Staffing Levels Leading to Abandonment
Critical lapses in staffing left residents stranded in emergencies, exposing them to immense risk and preventing timely care. The residents’ lives were endangered due to the facility’s blatant failure to ensure sufficient staffing during crucial hours.
January 14, 2025: Infection Control Negligence Leading to Threats of Outbreaks
The nursing home exhibited a shocking lack of basic infection control measures, endangering the lives of residents. The dangerous lack of cleanliness created an environment ripe for infections, risking the health and safety of those residing there.
January 14, 2025: Harsh Environment with Broken Equipment
Dangerously unsafe living conditions persisted, including broken lifts that were essential for mobility. This negligence showcased a complete lack of oversight and care for resident safety and dignity.
January 14, 2025: Disrespectful Communication from Staff
Residents were frequently subjected to rude and derogatory remarks from staff, undermining their dignity and mental well-being. This type of disrespectful behavior contributed to a hostile and unsupportive environment.
April 16, 2025: Cold Meals Served to Residents
Residents waited for meals that were served cold, depriving them of satisfying and nutritious dining experiences. This negligence reflects a disregard for residents’ comfort and overall care standards.
April 16, 2025: Failure to Process and Provide Immunizations
Crucial immunizations were not provided to residents, leaving them unprotected against preventable illnesses. This failure showcases negligence and can lead to serious health repercussions for vulnerable individuals.
April 16, 2025: Unexplained Injuries Ignored – Immediate jeopardy
Unexplained injuries went unreported, raising serious concerns about resident safety and care. By ignoring such critical signs, the facility placed all residents at risk of further harm and distress.
July 1, 2024: Abysmal Failure to Protect Residents from Brutal Physical Attacks at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services horrifically failed to shield its vulnerable residents from repeated, violent physical abuse. One resident, exhibiting aggressive behavior, brutally attacked four other helpless residents with punches to the face and stomach, creating a terrifying and unsafe environment within the facility.
July 1, 2024: Catastrophic Failure in Behavioral Health Care at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services shockingly neglected to provide essential behavioral health care, allowing a resident’s verbal aggression to spiral out of control. Staff were left utterly unprepared and uninformed on how to manage this escalating, dangerous behavior, creating a hazardous environment for everyone.
July 1, 2024: Shocking Neglect of Resident Safety at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services, Leaving The Elderly Defenseless Against Violent Attacks
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services demonstrated a horrifying disregard for its residents’ safety by failing to prevent a known aggressive resident from viciously attacking four other residents. This complete failure of oversight subjected innocent elderly people to brutal physical violence and created an atmosphere of constant fear and danger.
July 1, 2024: Deplorable Lack of Mental Health Care at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services Creates a Ticking Time Bomb of Violence
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services displayed a shocking and dangerous incompetence in handling a resident’s severe behavioral issues, failing to provide any meaningful care or intervention. This gross negligence allowed a volatile situation to fester, placing all residents and staff at risk of emotional and physical harm.
July 1, 2024: Lethal Infection Risk at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services Due to Filthy, Unsanitary Conditions
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services is a breeding ground for deadly infections, with staff completely ignoring basic hygiene protocols. This disgusting neglect puts every single resident at risk of contracting life-threatening illnesses from contaminated surfaces and equipment.
July 1, 2024: Dangerous Medication Roulette at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services, Jeopardizing Resident Lives with Every Pill
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services is playing a deadly game with residents’ lives by repeatedly making catastrophic medication errors. Helpless residents have been given the wrong drugs or wrong doses, leading to horrific side effects and putting their lives in immediate danger.
July 1, 2024: Heartless Stripping of Dignity at nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services, Leaving Residents Feeling Worthless and Humiliated
The nursing home owned by Vertical Health Services treats its residents like objects, not human beings, with staff callously ignoring their needs for privacy and respect. Helpless elderly are left exposed and embarrassed, their final years filled with shame and humiliation at the hands of their supposed caregivers.