Carrie Elligson Gietner Health Care Center
5000 South Broadway · Saint Louis, MO · 63111 · 3147520000
130 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Reliant Care Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $92,561 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$92,561 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.62 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $92,561 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Fine | $17,668 |
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $74,893 |
| October 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 52 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265668 · certified since March 12, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.