Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
5303 Bermuda Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121 · 115 certified beds · for profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 4, 2026, when they cited 23 problems, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (9 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 23 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 4, 2026) it had 24 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 0.71 hours per resident per day here, 79% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 82% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.14 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 84% over the past year, 28 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 39 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Louis-area homes (97), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 0.71 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.14 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 0.62 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 84% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 83% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 24 | 14.7 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 66 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentâs needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 1, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 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. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
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Questions about Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for St. Louis-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 4, 2026, when they cited 23 problems, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (9 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 23 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 4, 2026) it had 24 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $3,882 in the past three years.
Does Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
Amberwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 385-0910 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.