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HomeMissouriLife Care Center of St Louis

Life Care Center of St Louis

3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631033147712100WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(116 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,646

How Life Care Center of St Louis Compares in Missouri

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Missouri. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
MO average
2.5/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MO average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MO average
2.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
MO average
3.43 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.40 hrs/day
MO average
0.46 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
66.4%
MO average
56.1%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Missouri average of 2.5/5.
Staff turnover is 66.4%, higher than the Missouri average of 56.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 16, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,540/mo
Missouri median
Private Room
$6,236/mo
Missouri median

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center of St Louis is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Louis, Missouri with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
91.8
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 6, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Louis City
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (37)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0730Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0569Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 7 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$15,646
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 21, 2024
$15,646

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

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
66.4%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CROOKS, JOANNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 19, 2009
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1994
CROOKS, JOANNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 19, 2009
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 28, 1993
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 28, 1993
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 2002
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 23, 1995
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 1994

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of St Louis and nearby alternatives.

All Missouri facilities
Life Care Center of St Louis
Saint Louis, MOCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $15,646
Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center
Saint Louis, MO1.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $64,695
Bernard Care Center
Saint Louis, MO1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $37,388
Grand Manor Health Care Center
Saint Louis, MO1.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $99,988
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
Saint Louis, MO1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $13,042
Magnolia Wellness Center
Saint Louis, MO3.0 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $209,790
Delhaven Manor
Saint Louis, MO3.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $73,048
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$15,646
Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center
Saint Louis, MO
1.3 mi1/52/51/5$64,695
Bernard Care Center
Saint Louis, MO
1.4 mi1/52/51/5$37,388
Grand Manor Health Care Center
Saint Louis, MO
1.4 mi1/52/51/5$99,988
Blue Circle Rehab and Nursing
Saint Louis, MO
1.8 mi2/51/51/5$13,042
Magnolia Wellness Center
Saint Louis, MO
3.0 mi1/51/51/5$209,790
Delhaven Manor
Saint Louis, MO
3.1 mi3/52/54/5$73,048

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of St Louis?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of St Louis cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Missouri is $5,540/month for a semi-private room and $6,236/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of St Louis participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of St Louis had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 16, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $15,646.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of St Louis?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 66.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of St Louis have?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis has 100 certified beds with an average of 91.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of St Louis?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Missouri, including 6 in Saint Louis. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of St Louis?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of St Louis has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 116 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →