Life Care Center of St Louis
3520 Chouteau Ave · Saint Louis, MO · 63103 · 3147712100
100 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
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 May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265610 · certified since April 6, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.