Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Bethesda Dilworth
9645 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63122 · 350 certified beds · non 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 Mar 19, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 23, 2025) it had 6 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 5.00 hours per resident per day here, 46% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 29% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.41 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 44% over the past year, 13 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 2 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Bethesda Dilworth 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 | 5.00 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 4.46 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 44% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 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 24 of 24 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 23, 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 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 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 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 23, 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 |
| May 23, 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 | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 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 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 7, 2020 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 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 7, 2020 | 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 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | Fine | $88,946 |
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Questions about Bethesda Dilworth
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Bethesda Dilworth's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Bethesda Dilworth 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Bethesda Dilworth do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Mar 19, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was pharmacy service (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jul 23, 2025) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Bethesda Dilworth been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $88,946 in the past three years.
Does Bethesda Dilworth accept Medicaid?
Bethesda Dilworth is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 968-5460 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.