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HomeMissouriBernard Care Center

Bernard Care Center

4335 West Pine Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631083143710200
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
141
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $85,186

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 141 certified beds with an average of 134 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 23 deficiencies (inspected Apr 18, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $85,186 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.06 hours per resident per day

• Part of the Reliant Care Management chain (30 facilities)

Bernard Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri with 141 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored below average compared to Missouri facilities.

Beds
141
Avg Residents/Day
134
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis City
Last Inspection
Apr 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23
Weighted Score
173.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (61)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0923Potential for Harm

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0924Potential for Harm

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 31 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$85,186
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineApr 18, 2024
$37,388
FineFeb 23, 2023
$47,798
Payment DenialApr 18, 2024
44 days denied
Payment DenialFeb 23, 2023
58 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.56 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.06 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total1.85 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
RELIANT CARE GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 17, 1997
RICHARD J DESTEFANE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2018
DESTEFANE, RICHARD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 23, 2003
RELIANT CARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 1991
DESTEFANE, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 1991
JOHNSON, LAJUANAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 3, 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bernard Care Center?▾
Bernard Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Bernard Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bernard Care Center had 23 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 18, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $85,186 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Bernard Care Center?▾
Bernard Care Center provides 2.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.06 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 1.56 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Bernard Care Center have?▾
Bernard Care Center has 141 certified beds with an average of 134 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Reliant Care Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bernard Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 35 other nursing homes in Saint Louis, Missouri with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Saint Louis nursing homes page.

Part of Reliant Care Management

This chain operates 30 facilities. View all →