Bethesda Southgate
5943 Telegraph Road · Saint Louis, MO · 63129 · 3148462000
130 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 25, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265756 · certified since April 3, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.