Nursing home · Bridgeton, MO
Life Care Center of Bridgeton
12145 Bridgeton Square Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044 · 91 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Life Care Centers of America
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 4, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (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 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 28, 2025) it had 14 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 3.32 hours per resident per day here, 3% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 14% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.38 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 68% over the past year, 12 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 22 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Life Care Center of Bridgeton 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 | 3.32 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.81 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 68% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 75% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 14 | 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 60 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 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 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 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 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 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 30, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 30, 2025 | 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 30, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 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 28, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 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 |
| Feb 28, 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 31, 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 | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 22, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 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 |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 7, 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 |
| Jan 7, 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 |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 7, 2024 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 7, 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 |
| Jan 7, 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 |
| Jan 7, 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 |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 7, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | G actual harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2021 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 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 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $21,801 |
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Questions about Life Care Center of Bridgeton
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Life Care Center of Bridgeton's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Life Care Center of Bridgeton 2 out of 5 stars overall (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 Life Care Center of Bridgeton do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 4, 2026, when they cited 2 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (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 2 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 28, 2025) it had 14 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Life Care Center of Bridgeton been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $21,801 in the past three years.
Does Life Care Center of Bridgeton accept Medicaid?
Life Care Center of Bridgeton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 298-7444 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.