F

BLUE CIRCLE REHAB AND NURSING

2939 MAGAZINE STREET, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63106
Score: 16 / 100

Blue Circle Rehab And Nursing has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 16/100 — 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 Blue Circle Rehab And Nursing, with 2.73 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 CMS inspections identified 91 deficiencies at Blue Circle Rehab And Nursing, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.73 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.78 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.30 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.13 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

91
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 87 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0770 Severity F
    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    Dec 10, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity F
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Dec 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 6.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 3.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 10.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 0.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $34,502

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 16 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23