F

BERNARD CARE CENTER

4335 WEST PINE BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
Score: 23 / 100

Bernard Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 23/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Missouri. Families considering this Saint Louis facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Bernard Care Center, with 2.06 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 60 deficiencies at Bernard Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.06 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.06 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.44 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.56 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 1.85 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.06 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

60
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 59 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Dec 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0687 Severity D
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity D
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity D
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0923 Severity D
    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 43.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 43.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 17.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $37,388

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
141
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22