Nursing home · St. Louis, MO
Nazareth Living Center
#2 Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, MO 63129 · 121 certified beds · non profit ownership · part of Benedictine Health System
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 5, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 21 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 3.69 hours per resident per day here, 8% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 5% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.31 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 77% over the past year, 21 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 32 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Nazareth Living 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 | 3.69 | 3.66 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.31 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.30 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 77% | 58% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 86% | 56% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 21 | 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 49 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 5, 2026 | 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 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 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 |
| Dec 16, 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| Nov 17, 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 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 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 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 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 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration | B | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 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 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 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 | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 14, 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 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Jul 24, 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 |
| Oct 26, 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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 | Past Non-Compliance |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 9, 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 |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 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 |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Fine | $11,928 |
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Questions about Nazareth Living Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Nazareth Living Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Nazareth Living 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 Nazareth Living Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 5, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. All have been marked corrected. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 14, 2025) it had 21 citations, compared with an average of 14.7 for St. Louis-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Nazareth Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $11,928 in the past three years.
Does Nazareth Living Center accept Medicaid?
Nazareth Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (314) 487-3950 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.