Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Life Care Center of ST Louis

3520 Chouteau AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 771-2100

CCN
265610
Certified beds
100
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
Life Care Centers of America

Nurse staffing

4.34
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.50 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 68% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 16, 2026

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2026
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 27, 2026

Inspected October 21, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
J
F0684 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected September 16, 2024

Inspected April 23, 2024

14 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0636 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0660 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0676 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0685 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
E
F0638 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
E
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
E
F0732 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
F
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024
F
F0640 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 31, 2024

Inspected February 14, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024

Inspected March 30, 2022

13 citations · Health
D
F0688 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
D
F0888 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0569 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0625 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0679 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2022

Inspected November 20, 2019

11 citations · Health
B
F0625 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2020
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
E
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
E
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 25, 2020
E
F0698 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
E
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 2, 2020
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2020

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
October 21, 2024Fine$15,646