Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Life Care Center of St Louis
3520 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 · 100 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 Jan 16, 2026, when they cited 7 problems, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (3 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 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 16, 2026) it had 7 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 3.54 hours per resident per day here, 3% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 8% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.40 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 66% over the past year, 10 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 21 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Life Care Center of St Louis 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 | 3.54 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.14 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 66% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 7 | 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 37 of 37 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 16, 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 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jan 16, 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 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 16, 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 |
| Jan 16, 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 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 23, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 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 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 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 |
| Apr 23, 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 23, 2024 | 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 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 14, 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 |
| Feb 14, 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 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 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 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Questions about Life Care Center of St Louis
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Life Care Center of St Louis's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Life Care Center of St Louis 4 out of 5 stars overall (above 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 St Louis do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jan 16, 2026, when they cited 7 problems, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The most common area was resident rights (3 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 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Jan 16, 2026) it had 7 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 St Louis been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $15,646 in the past three years.
Does Life Care Center of St Louis accept Medicaid?
Life Care Center of St Louis is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 771-2100 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.