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HomeMissouriLife Care Center of St Louis

Life Care Center of St Louis

3520 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 631033147712100
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,646

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 100 certified beds with an average of 86.1 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 14 deficiencies (inspected Apr 23, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $15,646 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 57.5% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Missouri facilities.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
86.1
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
Apr 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
101.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (41)

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: 1
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: 1
F0638Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 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 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0569Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: 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: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: 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: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 11 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 Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.34 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.11 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.5%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Mar 4, 1993
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 23, 1995
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

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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 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of St Louis had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 23, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $15,646 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of St Louis?▾
Life Care Center of St Louis provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, 1.34 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.5%.
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 86.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% 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, 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 Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →