Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Bernard Care Center
4335 West Pine Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 · 141 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Reliant Care Management
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 10, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was nursing and physician services (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 19, 2025) 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 1.99 hours per resident per day here, 42% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 49% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.11 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 45% over the past year, 11 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 1 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Bernard Care Center 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 | 1.99 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.11 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 1.82 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 45% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 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 69 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and physician services · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 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. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 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 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 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 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 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. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | E | 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 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of life and care | D | 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 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 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 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 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. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 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 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 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 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Fine | $37,388 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 44 days |
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Questions about Bernard Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Bernard Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Bernard Care Center 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 Bernard Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 10, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was nursing and physician services (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Dec 19, 2025) 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 Bernard Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $37,388 in the past three years.
Does Bernard Care Center accept Medicaid?
Bernard Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 371-0200 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.