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LIFE CARE CENTER OF ST LOUIS

3520 CHOUTEAU AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
Score: 59 / 100

Life Care Center Of St Louis is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 59/100. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of St Louis is near the national average, with 3.88 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 43 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of St Louis, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.88 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.06 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

43
Total Deficiencies
Jan 15, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 41 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jan 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity F
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 22, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0640 Severity F
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Apr 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,646

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 59 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16